Engine Oil - Change - MTU Gas engine8 V 4000 L62 Operating Instructions Manual

5.7.2 Engine oil – Change
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
☑ Engine is at operating temperature.
☑ MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Engine oil
WARNING
Hot oil.
Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
Extracting engine oil
1. Open shut-off valve(s) in extraction line from engine and waste-oil tank.
2. Extract all oil from oil pan using the electric pump.
3. Close shut-off valve(s).
Filling with new engine oil
1. Determine amount of engine oil required for oil change (→ Product Summary - Technical Data).
2. Use electric pump to fill engine with oil from new-oil tank until the "max." mark on the oil dipstick is
reached.
3. Check engine oil level (→ Page 70).
Part No.
MS150032/02E 2012-07 | Task Description | 71
Qty.