7.8.2 Engine oil – Change
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ Engine is at operating temperature.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001063/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Engine oil
WARNING
Hot oil.
Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
Draining oil at drain plug on oil pan
1.
Provide a suitable container in which to col‐
lect the oil.
2.
Remove drain plug(s) (2) and drain oil.
3.
Insert drain plug (2) and use torque wrench to tighten to specified tightening torque.
Name
Size
Type
Lubricant
Value/Standard
Drain plug
Tightening torque
(Engine oil)
100 Nm ±10 Nm
4.
Replace engine oil filter (→ Page 95)
Filling with new oil
1.
Open cap (1) on cylinder head cover.
2.
Fill with oil, oil filling capacity (→ Product Summary - Technical Data).
3.
Close cap (1) on cylinder head cover.
4.
Check engine oil level (→ Page 93).
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