Oil Filtration / Cooling - MTU 12V4000C*5 series Operating Instructions Manual

8.14 Oil Filtration / Cooling

8.14.1 Engine oil filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Run engine to reach operating temperature.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Filter wrench
Engine oil
Oil filter
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.
Replacing engine oil filter
1. Stop engine and disable engine start.
2. After warning up and directly stopping the en-
gine, open the vent plug (1) on the oil heat
exchanger.
3. Wait 5 minutes until the oil system is vented
and the oil has drained off.
Note: Always use a new sealing ring for the vent
plug.
4. Screw the vent plug (1) back in.
208 | Oil Filtration / Cooling | MS15041/03E 2018-08
Part No.
F30379104
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
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