8.15.4 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.
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 counterclock-
wise and remove.
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