Engine Oil - Change - MTU 12V4000M*3 series Operating Instructions Manual

8.14.2 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, 40–200 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 at drain plug(s) on oil
pan
1. Provide a suitable vessel 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.
Oil change with semirotary hand pump: Engine oil extraction
1. Provide a suitable vessel in which to collect the engine oil.
2. Extract all oil from oil pan using the semirotary hand pump.
Draining residual oil at gearcase
1. Provide a suitable vessel in which to collect
the engine oil.
2. Remove drain plugs (1) and (2) and drain en-
gine oil:
• Approx. 12 liters at (1)
• Approx. 5 liters at (2)
3. Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.
298 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit | MS15036/00E 2018-08
Part No.
F30027337
F30027341
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Qty.
1
1