4.17 After stopping the engine
Preconditions
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
After stopping the engine
Item
Action
Coolant circuit
Drain coolant (→ Page 158) 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 tem-
perature;
•
antifreeze concentration is 50 % and engine-room temperature is be-
low -40 °C.
Raw water
Drain
•
If freezing temperatures are to be expected and the engine is to re-
main 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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