Engine Oil - Change - MTU 16V4000M73 Operating Instructions Manual

8.15.2 Engine oil ‒ Change
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped 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, 60–320 Nm
Ratchet bit
Engine oil
Sealing ring
WARNING
Oil is hot.
Oil can contain residue/substances which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Allow the product to cool to below 50 °C before beginning work.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves and goggles/safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
Oil change without semirotary hand pump: Draining oil via drain plug(s) on oil
pan
1. Provide a suitable container to collect the oil.
2. Remove drain plug(s) and drain oil.
3. Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.
Oil change using semirotary hand pump: Oil extraction
1. Provide a suitable container to collect the oil.
2. Extract all oil from oil pan using the semirotary hand pump.
Draining residual oil at equip-
ment carrier
1. Provide a suitable container to collect the oil.
2. Remove drain plugs (1) and (2) and drain oil:
• Approx. 12 liters at (1)
• Approx. 5 liters at (2)
3. Check oil indicator filter (→ Page 235).
4. Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.
204 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit | MS150123/01E 2017-05
Part No.
F30452768
F30027341
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Qty.
1
1