Engine Oil - Sample Extraction And Analysis - MTU 12V4000M*3 series Operating Instructions Manual

8.14.3 Engine oil – Sample extraction and analysis
Preconditions
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
MTU test kit
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
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.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Engine oil sample extraction
and analysis (engine with stand-
ard oil filter)
Note: Only take the engine oil sample by opening
an oil drain screw with the engine stationary.
1. With the engine shut down, open the screw,
e.g. at the oil filter.
2. Drain approx. 1 liter engine oil into a clean
container.
3. Seal oil drain screw again with a new sealing
ring.
4. Using the equipment and chemicals in the
MTU test kit, analyze the engine oil for:
• Dispersion capability (spot test)
• Proportion of water
• Fuel dilution
300 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit | MS15036/00E 2018-08
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