Oil Filtration / Cooling - MTU 12V 4000 L32 F Operating Instructions Manual

7.8 Oil Filtration / Cooling

7.8.1 Engine oil filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Oil filter wrench
Engine oil
Oil filter
WARNING
Engine oil is hot.
Engine oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Allow the engine to cool to below 50 °C before beginning work.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
WARNING
Oils/oil vapors are combustible/explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electric sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Replacing engine oil filter
1. Unscrew oil filter with oil filter wrench.
2. Clean the sealing surface on the connecting
piece.
3. Check condition of the new sealing ring and
coat it with oil.
4. Screw on and tighten new oil filter by hand.
5. Replace other oil filters in the same way.
6. Check oil level (→ Page 187).
190 | Oil Filtration / Cooling | MS150104/02E 2016-11
Part No.
F30379104
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Qty.
1