8.16.5 Engine coolant, filling
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Engine coolant
WARNING
Coolant is hot and under pressure.
Risk of injury and scalding!
• Let the engine cool down.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
NOTICE
Cold coolant in hot engine can cause thermal stress.
Possible formation of cracks in the engine!
• Fill / top up coolant only into cold engine.
Preparatory steps
1.
Turn valve cover (1) on expansion tank (for
engines with remote heat exchanger: the ex-
pansion tank is part of the remote cooling
system) counterclockwise up to the first stop
and allow pressure to escape.
2.
Continue to turn valve cover counterclock-
wise and remove.
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