MTU 12V4000C Series Operating Instructions Manual page 110

8.13.3 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.
Procedure without pump: Draining oil at drain plug(s) on oil pan
1. Provide a suitable container 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.
Procedure with pump: Extracting engine oil
1. Provide a suitable container in which to collect the engine oil.
2. Extract all oil from oil pan using the pump.
Engine oil treatment
1. Check layer thickness of the oil residue, clean out and replace filter sleeve (→ Page 114).
Note: For engines with easy-change oil filters:
2. Replace engine oil filter (→ Page 113).
110 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit | MS150049/04E 2017-04
Part No.
F30027337
F30027341
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Qty.
1
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