4.18 After stopping the engine
Preconditions
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
After stopping the engine
Item
Action
Coolant circuit
Drain coolant (→ Page 169) if:
• freezing temperatures are expected and the engine is to remain out of
service for an extended period, but engine coolant has no antifreeze
additive;
• the engine room is not heated;
• the coolant is not kept at a suitable temperature;
• the antifreeze concentration is insufficient for the engine-room tempera‐
ture;
• antifreeze concentration is 50 % and engine-room temperature is below
-40 °C.
Raw water
Drain
• If freezing temperatures are to be expected and the engine is to remain
out of service for an extended period.
Engine control system
Switch off.
Air intake and exhaust sys‐
tem
Out-of-service-period > 1 week
• Seal engine's air and exhaust sides.
Engine
Out-of-service-period > 1 month
• Preserve engine (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications
A001061/.. )
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