6.13.2 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 adapter Engine oil Sealing ring

Part No. Qty. F30027337 F30027341 1 1

(→ Spare Parts Catalog)

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.

Oil change without semirotary hand pump: Draining oil via drain plug(s) on oil pan

1. Provide a suitable container to collect the oil. 2. Remove drain plug(s) and drain oil. 3. Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.

Oil change with semirotary hand pump: Oil extraction

1. Provide a suitable container to collect the oil. 2. Draw all oil from oil pan using the semirotary hand pump.

Draining residual oil at gearcase

1. Provide a suitable container to collect the oil. 2. Remove drain plugs (1) and (2) and drain oil: • Approx. 12 liters at (1) • Approx. 5 liters at (2) 3. Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.

4. Tighten drain plugs (1) and (2) to specified torque using a torque wrench:

Name

Screw Size Type M26x1.5 Tightening torque Lubricant

(Engine oil) Value/Standard 100 Nm+10 Nm

Filling with new oil

1. Open cap on filler neck. 2. Pour oil in at filler neck up to 'max.' mark at oil dipstick. 3. Close cap on filler neck. 4. Check engine oil level (→ Page 218). 5. Turn engine with starting system after oil change (→ Page 164).