8.9.2 Engine oil – Change
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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Engine is at operating temperature.
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Engine oil
WARNING
Oil is hot.
Oil can contain residue/substances which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Allow the product to cool to below 50 °C before beginning work.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves and goggles/safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
WARNING
Oils/oil vapors are combustible/explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electric sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Engine oil – Extracting
1.
Open shut-off valve(s) in extraction line from engine and waste-oil tank.
2.
Use electric pump to extract all oil from oil pan.
3.
Close shut-off valve(s).
New engine oil – Filling
1.
Determine oil change quantity, fuel optimized (→ Page 37) or for tropical applications (→ Page 42).
2.
Use electric pump to fill engine with oil from new-oil tank until the “max.” mark on the oil dipstick is reached.
3.
Check engine oil level (→ Page 213).
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