7.15.4 Engine coolant – Filling
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications (A001061/..) are available.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Coolant
WARNING
Coolant is hot and under pressure.
Risk of injury and scalding!
• Let the engine cool down.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
NOTICE
Cold coolant in hot engine can cause thermal stress.
Possible formation of cracks in the engine!
• Fill / top up coolant only into cold engine.
Preparatory steps
1.
Turn breather valve on coolant expansion
tank counterclockwise to the first stop and
allow pressure to escape.
2.
Continue to turn breather valve counter-
clockwise and remove.
Engine coolant – Filling
1.
Fill coolant through filler neck on expansion tank or through filling line until coolant level reaches lower
edge of cast-in eye or marking plate.
2.
Check proper condition of breather valve, clean sealing faces if required.
3.
Fit breather valve and close it.
MS15018/02E 2013-09
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