Technical data

Lube Oil System 6–39
6.13 Lube Oil System
6.13.1 Engine oil change
Preconditions
Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Engine is at operating temperature.
MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..) is available.
Material
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Engine oil
Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Sealing ring
WARNING
Hot engine oil.
Engine oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and scalding!
Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
Avoid contact w ith skin.
Do not inhale oil vapor.
Oil change without semirotary hand pump: Draining oil at drain plug on oil pan
1
.
P
rovide a suitable container in which to collect the oil.
2. Remove drain plug and drain oil.
3. Install drain plug with new sealing ring.
4. Replace engine oil filter ( Page 6 42).
Oil change using semirotary hand pump: Oil extraction
1. Provide a suitable container in which to collect the oil.
2. Extract all oil from oil pan using the hand pump.
3. Replace engi
ne oil f ilter ( Page 6 42).
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