MTU 12 V 4000 G73 Operating Instructions Manual page 124

7.13.2 Engine oil – Change
Preconditions
☑ Engine shut down and starting disabled.
☑ Engine is at operating temperature.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Torque wrench, 40-200Nm
Ratchet adapter
Engine oil
Sealing ring
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.
Procedure without pump: Draining oil at drain plug(s) on oil pan
1. Provide a suitable container in which to collect the engine oil.
2. Remove drain plug(s) and drain engine oil.
3. Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.
Procedure with pump: Extracting engine oil
1. Provide a suitable container in which to collect the engine oil.
2. Extract all oil from oil pan using the pump.
Draining residual oil from equip-
ment carrier (only with unsched-
uled engine oil change)
1. Provide a suitable container in which to
collect the engine oil.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain oil (ap-
prox. 7 liters) from oil heat exchanger and
oil filter.
3. Remove drain screws (2) and (3) and drain
engine oil:
• (2) approx. 12 liters
• (3) approx. 5 liters
4. Install drain screws(s) with new sealing
ring.
124 | Task Description | MS150029/02E 2013-03
Part No.
F30027337
F30027341
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Qty.
1
1