The MTU 20V4000 is a 95.4 L 20-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 2420 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 20V 4000 G14F, 20V 4000 G14S, 20V 4000 G24F and 20V 4000 G24S. It holds 390 L (103.0 gal) of oil and 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant.
Part of the MTU 20V4000 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 390.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 205.0 L |
| Displacement | 95.4 L |
| Cylinders | 20 |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 2420 kW |
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| W1003 | Replace air filter (→Page 6 – 36) | air_filter |
| F6557991 | Puller bracket | bracket |
| W1011 | Perform endoscopic examination (→Page 6 – 04) | combustion_chambers |
| W1063 | Replace conrod bearings (→Workshop Manual) | conrod_bearing |
| W1055 | Overhaul cylinder heads, visually inspect piston crowns and running pattern of cylinder liners (→Workshop Manual) | cylinder_head |
| W1038 | Overhaul exhaust turbocharger (→Workshop Manual) | exhaust_turbocharger |
| W3000 | Perform complete engine disassembly. Inspect engine components acc. to assembly instructions; repair or replace as necessary (→Workshop Manual). Replace all elastomeric parts and seals. Replace piston rings (→Workshop Manual). Replace conrod bearings (→Workshop Manual). Replace crankshaft bearings (→Workshop Manual). Replace cylinder liners (→Workshop Manual). Replace auxiliary PTO antifriction bearing (→Workshop Manual). Replace HP fuel pump (→Workshop Manual). Overhaul battery-charging generator (→Workshop Manual) | extended_component_maintenance |
| W1051 | Overhaul fuel delivery pump (→Workshop Manual) | fuel_delivery_pump |
| W1001 | Replace fuel filter or fuel filter element (→Page 6 – 26) | fuel_filter |
| W1005 | Replace fuel injectors (→Page 6 – 18) | fuel_injector |
| F30378403 | Injector installation jig | jig |
| F6555197 | Lever for force-in lever | lever |
| F6557952 | Force-in lever for injector installation | lever |
| W1008 | Replace engine oil filter when changing engine oil when the time limit (years) has been reached, at the latest (→Page 6 – 43) | oil_filter |
| W1009 | Centrifugal oil filter: Check layer thickness of the oil residue, clean out and replace filter sleeve (→Page 6 – 44) | oil_filter |
| W2007 | Check centrifugal oil filter for wear (if fitted) (→Workshop Manual) | oil_filter |
| W2062 | Crankcase breather: Replace oil separator (→Workshop Manual) | oil_separator |
| 0135315483 | Connector pliers | other_service |
| A001061/ | MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification | other_service |
| F6555766 | Barring tool | other_service |
| F30377769 | Puller for injector removal | puller |
| W2010 | Replace sealing material of all disassembled components. | sealing_material |
| W2004 | Replace fuel HP sensor (→Workshop Manual) | sensor |
| M015565/01E | © MTU TP-6248 | starter |
| W2009 | Overhaul starter (→Workshop Manual) and (→Workshop Manual) | starter |
| W2005 | Check engine coolant thermostat and replace thermal actuator (→Workshop Manual) | thermostat |
| W2006 | Check charge air coolant thermostat and replace thermal actuator (→Workshop Manual) | thermostat |
| W1002 | Check valve clearance (→Page 6 – 10) | valve_gear |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The MTU 20V4000 engine has an oil capacity of 390.0 liters.
The MTU 20V4000 has a displacement of 95.4 liters with 20 cylinders.
The MTU 20V4000 powers 18 generator set(s), including MTU 20V 4000 G14F, MTU 20V 4000 G14S, MTU 20V 4000 G24F, MTU 20V 4000 G24S, MTU 20V 4000 G34F.