4.13 After stopping the engine
Preconditions
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
After stopping the engine
Item
Measure
Coolant circuit
Drain coolant (→ Page 196) if:
• freezing temperatures are expected and the engine is to remain out of
service for an extended period, but engine coolant has no antifreeze addi-
tive;
• 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 (only on engines
with engine-mounted heat
exchanger)
Drain
• if freezing temperatures are 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 on air and exhaust sides.
Out-of-service-period > 1 month
• Preserve engine (→ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications
A001061/.. ).
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