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MTU 12V 2000 G83 Engine

Name: MTU 12V 2000 G83 Engine
Brand: MTU

The MTU 12V 2000 G83 is a 23.88 L 12-cylinder turbocharged and charge air cooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 835 kW. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the EXEL 1 X 750 UC, X750UC and XS 750 UC. It holds 67 L (17.7 gal) of oil and 90 L (23.8 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU 12V 2000 G83

Part of the MTU 12V2000 engine family — 29 variants share parts & fitment.

23.88 L

Displacement

Cylinders

1800 rpm

Rated speed

835 kW

Gross power

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity	67.0 L
Coolant capacity	90.0 L
Displacement	23.88 L
Cylinders	12
Aspiration	turbocharged and charge air cooled
Rated speed	1800 rpm
Gross power	835 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

SDMO EXEL 1 X 750 UC SDMO X750UC SDMO XS 750 UC

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Maintenance schedule

Item	Spec	Capacity	Part #	Interval
Coolant		110.0 L	—
Oil		77.0 L	—

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Service intervals

Item	Action	Hours	Months	Notes
Engine oil	Change	250 hr		Application group 3B TAL
Coolant cooler	Check	1000 hr	12 mo	Check cooler elements for external contamination
Fuel filter	Replace	500 hr	24 mo	Replace fuel filter or fuel filter element
Valve clearance	Check	1000 hr		Application group 3D and 3B
Air filter	Replace	3000 hr	36 mo
Belt drive	Check	3000 hr	24 mo	Battery-charging generator drive and ventilator drive; replace if necessary
Combustion chambers	Inspect	3000 hr	48 mo	Perform endoscopic examination
Fuel injectors	Replace	3000 hr
Fuel injection pumps	Replace	6000 hr
Engine oil filter	Replace		24 mo	Replace when changing the oil or when interval/years is reached, at the latest
Fuel prefilter	Replace		24 mo	Filter elements must be replaced every 2 years at the latest

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Service specifications

Type	Item	Value	Unit	Condition
Other	Belt tension, battery-charging generator drive, new drive belt	450 -50	N
Other	Belt tension, battery-charging generator drive, used drive belt	350 -50	N
Other	Belt tension, ventilator drive 12/16V, new V-belt	660	N
Other	Belt tension, ventilator drive 12/16V, used V-belt	510	N
Other	Belt tension, ventilator drive 18V, new drive belt	670 -50	N
Other	Belt tension, ventilator drive 18V, used drive belt	570 -50	N
Other	Combustion air volume flow	1.0	m³/s	MTU application group 3D (ICFN); 1.0 for 3B (ICXN), 0.8 for 3A (ICXN)
Other	Coolant antifreeze content, max. permissible	50	%
Other	Coolant antifreeze content, max. permissible (engine coolant circuit)	50	%
Other	Cooling equipment: coolant flow rate	58	m3/h	Engine coolant circuit
Other	Cooling equipment: height above engine max. permissible	15.2	m
Other	Cooling pump relief bore permissible coolant discharge (coolant)	up to 10	drops/hour
Other	Cooling pump relief bore permissible oil discharge	up to 5	drops/hour
Other	Engine mount setting dimension (a)	55	mm
Other	Exhaust volume flow	2.8	m³/s	MTU application group 3D (ICFN); 2.6 for 3B (ICXN), 2.1 for 3A (ICXN)
Other	Heater performance	3	kW	Coolant pre-heating
Other	Recommended minimum continuous load	20	%
Pressure	Charge air pressure before cylinder (Standby 3D, air-cooled, opt. fuel cons.)	2.7 / 2.9 / 2.7 / 3.0 / 3.0	bar ABS	FSP
Pressure	Coolant pump: inlet pressure, max.	1.52	bar
Pressure	Coolant pump: inlet pressure, min.	0.4	bar
Pressure	Cooling equipment: design pressure	2.2	bar	Engine coolant circuit
Pressure	Exhaust backpressure limit value	100	mbar
Pressure	Final compression pressure	30 to 36	bar	at 120 rpm
Pressure	Fuel prefilter differential pressure, flush filter element	>= 0.3	bar	engine running at full load or rated power
Pressure	Fuel pressure at supply connection on engine, max. admissible	+0.5	bar
Pressure	Fuel pressure at supply connection on engine, min. admissible	-0.3	bar
Pressure	Fuel pressure at supply connection to engine (starting), max. admissible	+0.5	bar	when engine is starting
Pressure	Fuel pressure at supply connection to engine (starting), min. admissible	-0.3	bar	when engine is starting
Pressure	Intake air depression, limit value	50	mbar
Pressure	Intake air depression, new filter	30	mbar
Pressure	Pressure loss in off-engine cooling system, max. permissible	0.7	bar
Pressure	Pressure loss in the external cooling system, max. permissible	0.7	bar
Speed	Engine rated speed (Standby 3D, air-cooled, opt. fuel cons.)	1500	rpm
Speed	Firing speed	100 - 120	1/min
Speed	Firing speed range	100 to 120	rpm
Temperature	Coolant preheating temperature (min.)	32	°C
Temperature	Coolant temperature (at engine outlet to cooling equipment)	95	°C
Temperature	Coolant temperature after engine, alarm	97	°C
Temperature	Coolant temperature after engine, shutdown	102	°C
Temperature	Coolant temperature at engine outlet to cooling equipment	95	°C
Temperature	Coolant temperature before intercooler (engine inlet)	55	°C
Temperature	Exhaust temperature after turbocharger	600	°C
Temperature	Exhaust temperature after turbocharger	605	°C	MTU application group 3D (ICFN); 585 for 3B (ICXN), 575 for 3A (ICXN)
Temperature	Fuel temperature, max.	55	°C
Temperature	Lube oil operating temp. before engine, to	98	°C
Temperature	Lube oil operating temperature before engine, from	88	°C
Temperature	Lube oil temperature before engine, alarm	103	°C
Temperature	Preheating temperature (min.)	32	°C
Torque	Battery-charging generator drive securing screw (2)	40 +/- 4	Nm
Torque	Crankcase breather cover screws	6 +/- 2	Nm
Torque	Cylinder-head cover screws	20	Nm
Torque	Fuel line locknuts	20 +/- 5	Nm
Torque	Injection pump	60 +/- 12	Nm
Torque	Injection pump wiring screws	1.0 +/- 0.2	Nm
Torque	Injector clamp screw	50	Nm
Torque	Injector thrust screw	40 +/- 5	Nm
Torque	Union nut on injection pump	30 +/- 5	Nm
Torque	Union nut on pressure pipe neck	20 +/- 5	Nm
Torque	Valve clearance adjusting screw locknut	50	Nm
Torque	Ventilator drive securing screws (12/16V engines)	100	Nm

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

Fluid	Grade	Standard	Ambient	Capacity	Notes
Coolant		MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..)			Coolant antifreeze content max. permissible 50%. Coolant capacity varies by model.
Engine oil		MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification (A001061/..)			Use only fluids and lubricants which comply with the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification. Engine oil capacity varies by model.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Fault codes

Code	Name	Meaning	Severity	Action
005	L1 T-CHARGE AIR	Charge-air temperature too high (1st limit)	Warning	Reduce power.
006	L2 T-CHARGE AIR	Charge-air temperature too high (2nd limit)	Warning	Reduce power.
009	L1 T-INTERCOOLER	Charge-air coolant temperature too high (1st limit)	Warning	Reduce power.
015	L1 P-LUBE OIL	Lube-oil pressure too low (1st limit)	Warning	Check engine-oil level and top up if required.
016	L2 P-LUBE OIL	Lube-oil pressure too low (2nd limit); automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Check engine-oil level and top up; try to re-start; contact Service.
023	L1 COOLANT LEVEL	Engine coolant level too low	Warning	Check coolant level and top up if required.
024	L2 COOLANT LEVEL	Engine coolant level too low	Warning	Check coolant level and top up if required.
030	ENGINE OVERSPEED	Engine overspeed; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Acknowledge alarm; try to re-start; contact Service.
044	L1 LEVEL INTERCOOLER	Charge-air coolant level too low (1st limit)	Warning	Check coolant level and top up if required.
045	L2 LEVEL INTERCOOLER	Charge-air coolant level too low (2nd limit)	Warning	Check coolant level and top up; if fault occurs repeatedly contact Service.
051	L1 T-LUBE OIL	Lube-oil temperature too high (1st limit)	Warning	Reduce power.
052	L2 T-LUBE OIL	Lube-oil temperature too high (2nd limit)	Warning	Reduce power; if fault occurs repeatedly contact Service.
065	L1 P-FUEL	Fuel supply pressure too low (1st limit)	Warning	Check fuel lines for leaks; clean/flush fuel prefilter; replace filter element; if not rectified contact Service.
066	L2 P-FUEL	Fuel supply pressure too low (2nd limit)	Warning	Check fuel lines for leaks; clean/flush fuel prefilter; replace filter element; if not rectified contact Service.
067	L1 T-COOLANT	Coolant temperature too high (1st limit); warning	Warning	Reduce power.
068	L2 T-COOLANT	Coolant temperature too high (2nd limit); automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Allow engine to cool down; check coolant cooler and clean contaminated parts; re-start; if repeated contact Service.
069	L1 T-EXTERN 1	Violation of first limit for external temperature channel 1	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
070	L2 T-EXTERN 1	Violation of second limit for external temperature channel 1	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
071	L1 T-EXTERN 2	Violation of first limit for external temperature channel 2	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
072	L2 T-EXTERN 2	Violation of second limit for external temperature channel 2	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
073	L1 P-EXTERN 1	Violation of first limit for external pressure channel 1	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
074	L2 P-EXTERN 1	Violation of second limit for external pressure channel 1	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
075	L1 P-EXTERN 2	Violation of first limit for external pressure channel 2	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
076	L2 P-EXTERN 2	Violation of second limit for external pressure channel 2	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
077	LIM EXT.COOLANT LEV.	Alarm from external coolant level monitoring	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
078	LIM INTERCOOLER LEV.	Alarm from external charge-air coolant level monitoring	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
079	L BIN-EXTERN 3	Alarm from external binary channel 3	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
080	L BIN-EXTERN 4	Alarm from external binary channel 4	Warning	Depending on corresponding measuring point read via CAN bus.
082	RAIL PRESSURE HIGH	Pressure in HP fuel system exceeds specified value; solenoid valve of HP fuel control block jamming or wiring defective	Warning	Contact Service.
083	RAIL PRESSURE LOW	Pressure in HP fuel system lower than specified value; HP fuel control block defective or system leaking	Warning	Contact Service.
084	RAIL LEAKAGE	HP fuel system leaking, system contains air	Warning	Contact Service.
089	ENGINE SPEED LOW	Engine speed lower than 200 rpm; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Re-start the engine.
090	IDLE SPEED LOW	Idle speed not reached within a specified period; termination of starting procedure	Warning	Note further alarms.
091	RUN UP SPEED LOW	Run-up speed not reached within a specified period; termination of starting procedure	Warning	Note further alarms.
092	START SPEED LOW	Starter speed not reached within a specified period; termination of starting procedure	Warning	Note further alarms.
093	PREHEAT TEMP. LIMIT2	Coolant preheating temperature too low during starting (2nd limit); termination of starting procedure	Warning	Check preheating pump / preheating system.
094	PREHEAT TEMP. LIMIT1	Coolant preheating temperature too low during starting (1st limit)	Warning	Check preheating pump / preheating system.
100	EDM NOT VALID	Check sum error of measuring-point data in EDM	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
101	IDM NOT VALID	Check sum error of measuring-point data in IDM	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
102	INVALID FUEL CONS. 1	Check sum error of accumulated fuel consumption data in EDM (redundant data record 1)	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
103	INVALID FUEL CONS. 2	Check sum error of accumulated fuel consumption data in EDM (redundant data record 2)	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
104	OP HOURS NOT VALID	Check sum error of hour meter data in EDM	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
106	ERR REC1 NOT VALID	Check sum error of fault memory in EDM (redundant data record 1)	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
107	ERR REC2 NOT VALID	Check sum error of fault memory in EDM (redundant data record 2)	Warning	If fault occurs repeatedly: contact Service.
118	L1 SUPPLY VOLT. LOW	Supply voltage too low (1st limit)	Warning	Check ECU supply voltage.
119	L2 SUPPLY VOLT. LOW	Supply voltage too low (2nd limit)	Warning	Check ECU supply voltage.
120	L1 SUPPLY VOLT. HIGH	Supply voltage too high (1st limit)	Warning	Check ECU supply voltage.
121	L2 SUPPLY VOLT. HIGH	Supply voltage too high (2nd limit); automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Check ECU supply voltage; if engine was stopped start engine.
122	L1 T-ELECTRONIC	Temperature in ECU housing too high (1st limit)	Warning	Improve engine room ventilation; reduce engine power.
134	18V POS ECU DEFECT	Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Contact Service.
136	15V NEG ECU DEFECT	Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Contact Service.
137	L15V BUFFER TEST	Power supply for pressure sensors defective	Warning	Disconnect connectors X2 and X3 from ECU; if alarm does not disappear contact Service; check wiring.
138	SENSORPOWERDEFECT	Power supply for pressure sensors defective	Warning	Disconnect connectors X2 and X3 from ECU; if alarm does not disappear contact Service; check wiring.
139	L1 TE BUFFER TEST	Internal electronic fault (temperature sensors)	Warning	Contact Service.
140	TE BUF. ECU DEFECT	Internal electronic fault (temperature sensors)	Warning	Contact Service.
142	BANK1 DEFECT	Internal electronic fault; engine does not start	Shutdown	Contact Service.
144	BANK2 DEFECT	Internal electronic fault; engine does not start	Shutdown	Contact Service.
145	16V_GOOD ECU DEFECT	Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Contact Service.
146	L1 AD-TEST1 SUPPLY	A/D-converter supply voltage too low	Warning	Contact Service.
147	AD-TEST1 ECU DEFECT	Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Contact Service.
148	L1 AD-TEST2 SUPPLY	A/D-converter supply voltage too low	Warning	Contact Service.
149	AD-TEST2 ECU DEFECT	Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdown	Shutdown	Contact Service.
150	L1 AD-TEST3 SUPPLY	A/D-converter supply voltage too low	Warning	Contact Service.
170	MI MODULE FAIL	Module in maintenance predictor either defective or missing	Warning	Contact Service.
171	MI NOT ACTIVE	Maintenance predictor no more activated	Warning	Contact Service.
173	MODULE WRITE LIMIT	EEPROM write limit reached	Warning	Contact Service.
180	CAN1 NODE LOST	At least one device not detected on Default CAN bus	Warning	Check wiring (CAN bus); contact Service.
181	CAN2 NODE LOST	At least one device not detected on Redundant CAN bus	Warning	Check wiring (CAN bus); contact Service.
182	CAN WRONG PARAMETERS	Consistency error in CAN parameters	Warning	Contact Service.
183	CAN NO PU-DATA	Error during loading of CAN project design data into ECU	Warning	Contact Service.
184	CAN PU-DATA EE-FAIL	Error during project design data download in EEPROMs	Warning	Contact Service.
185	CAN LESS MAILBOXES	Error during CAN initialization	Warning	Contact Service.
186	CAN1 BUS OFF	Severe fault on Default CAN bus; automatic change-over	Warning	Contact Service.
187	CAN1 ERROR PASSIVE	Light fault on Default CAN bus (e.g. short-time overload)	Warning	(none)
188	CAN2 BUS OFF	Severe fault on Redundant CAN bus; automatic change-over to Default CAN bus	Warning	Contact Service.
189	CAN2 ERROR PASSIVE	Light fault on Redundant CAN bus (e.g. short-time overload)	Warning	(none)
201	SD T-COOLANT	Sensor defect (coolant temperature)	Warning	Check wiring; contact Service.
202	SD T-FUEL	Sensor defect (fuel temperature)	Warning	Check wiring; contact Service.
203	SD T-CHARGE AIR	Sensor defect (charge-air temperature)	Warning	Check wiring; contact Service.
205	SD T-COOLANT INTERC.	Sensor defect (charge-air coolant temperature)	Warning	Check wiring; contact Service.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Procedures

Battery-charging generator drive - Drive-belt check and adjustment adjustment

Tools: Belt-tension tester

Remove guard cover.
Check belt for contamination by oil, cracks, wear and overheating; replace if defective.
Place belt-tension tester onto drive belt midway between the belt pulleys.
Press button uniformly down until spring disengagement can be heard and felt.
Take off belt-tension tester without changing position of indication arm.
Read off measuring value at intersection of indication arm and 'KG' scale.
Specified belt tension for new drive belt: 450 N -50 N; used drive belt: 350 N -50 N.
If measured value deviates, readjust belt tension.
To adjust: loosen securing screws, tension belt with tensioning nut, tighten securing screw (2) to 40 Nm +/- 4 Nm, tighten securing screw (3).
Install guard cover.

Valve clearance - Check and adjustment adjustment

Tools: Feeler gauge, Torque wrench

Remove cylinder-head cover.
Bar engine until markings are aligned.
Check TDC position of piston in cylinder A1.
Check valve clearance with cold engine: Inlet 0.4 mm, Exhaust 0.6 mm.
Check all valve clearances in two crankshaft positions (firing and overlap TDC for cylinder A1) per diagram.
Use feeler gauge between valve bridge and rocker arm.
If deviation exceeds 0.1 mm, adjust valve clearance.
Loosen locknut and unscrew adjusting screw a few threads.
Insert feeler gauge between valve bridge and rocker arm.
Readjust adjusting screw so feeler gauge just passes through.
Tighten locknut to 50 Nm holding adjusting screw firmly.
Check feeler gauge just passes through between valve bridge and rocker arm.
Remove barring tool, install cylinder-head cover and cover.

Ventilator drive - Drive-belt check and adjustment adjustment

Tools: Belt-tension tester, Torque wrench

Remove guard cover.
Check V-belt for contamination, cracks, wear, chunking and overheating; replace if defective.
Belt-tension check 12/16V: place belt-tension tester midway between pulleys; press button until spring disengagement is heard and felt.
Read off measured value; new V-belt 660 N, used V-belt 510 N.
Belt-tension adjustment 12/16V: loosen securing screws, release locknut, screw in tensioning screw to set specified belt tension, tighten locknut, tighten securing screws to 100 Nm.
Belt-tension check 18V: new drive belt 670 N -50 N, used drive belt 570 N -50 N.
Belt-tension adjustment 18V: loosen securing screws, screw in tensioning screw to tension V-belt, tighten securing screws to 69 Nm.
Install guard cover and tighten screws.

Air filter removal and installation maintenance

Loosen clamp.
Remove air filter and clamp from flange of intake housing.
Verify there are no objects in the flange of the intake housing and clean it.
Place new air filter with clamp onto intake housing.
Tighten clamp.

Cooling pump - Relief bore check maintenance

⚠ Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.

⚠ Engine noise above 85 dB (A).

Check relief bore for oil and water discharge.
Stop engine and disable engine start.
Clean the relief bore with a wire if dirty.
Permissible coolant discharge up to 10 drops/hour; permissible oil discharge up to 5 drops/hour.
If discharge exceeds specified limits, contact Service.

Crankcase breather - oil separator replacement and diaphragm check maintenance

Tools: Torque wrench

Remove cover with O-ring.
Remove filter element from housing.
Insert new filter element into housing observing correct installation position, fit cover with new sealing ring.
Tighten screws of cover to 6 Nm +/- 2 Nm.
Replace filter elements of further oil separators in the same way.
For diaphragm check remove cover, take off spring, seal and diaphragm; check and replace if damaged; install new seal and spring with cover; tighten screws to 6 Nm +/- 2 Nm.

Cylinder-head cover - Removal and installation maintenance

Tools: Torque wrench

On covers with crankcase breather: loosen clamps and slide rubber sleeves onto the pipe.
Remove screws.
Remove cylinder-head cover with gasket from cylinder head.
Clean mating faces.
Check condition of gasket and replace if damaged.
Place covers onto crankcase and tighten screws to 20 Nm.
Slide rubber sleeves onto pipe connection and tighten all clamps.

Engine - Barring manually maintenance

⚠ Unguarded rotating and moving engine components; risk of serious injury / danger to life.

Tools: Barring tool for 12V engines, Barring tool for 16/18V engines

Remove cover from flywheel housing.
Install barring tool on flywheel housing.
Rotate crankshaft in engine direction of rotation; apart from normal compression resistance there should be no abnormal resistance.
If resistance exceeds normal compression resistance, contact Service.
For barring-tool removal follow reverse sequence.

Engine - barring with starting system maintenance

⚠ Unguarded rotating and moving engine components.

Tools: Connector pliers

Disengage bayonet ring-nut of connector X4 with connector pliers and withdraw connector from ECU.
Bar engine in unloaded condition: press START button.
Let crankshaft rotate until oil pressure is indicated.
Engine start is automatically interrupted when specified starting period expires; if necessary re-start after approx. 20 seconds.
Plug connector X4 and secure the bayonet ring by turning clockwise until it latches.

Engine coolant - Draining maintenance

⚠ Coolant is hot and under pressure; risk of injury and scalding.

Provide appropriate container to drain the coolant into.
Switch off preheating unit.
Turn breather valve of filler neck counterclockwise to first stop and allow pressure to escape, then remove.
Draw off precipitated corrosion inhibitor oil from the expansion tank through filler neck.
Open drain cocks or drain plugs and drain coolant at preheating unit, HT coolant pump and crankcase right side.
Drain residual coolant at crankcase left side and oil heat exchanger.
Seal all open drain points.
Set breather valve onto filler neck and close it.

Engine coolant filling maintenance

⚠ Coolant is hot and under pressure; risk of injury and scalding.

⚠ Cold coolant in hot engine can cause thermal stress - fill only into cold engine.

Turn breather valve on coolant expansion tank counterclockwise to first stop and allow pressure to escape.
Continue to turn breather valve counterclockwise and remove.
Fill coolant through filler neck or filling line until coolant level reaches lower edge of cast-in eye or marking plate.
Check proper condition of breather valve and clean sealing faces.
Set breather valve onto filler neck and close it.
Start the engine and operate it at idle speed for some minutes.
Check coolant level and top up if required.

Engine oil change maintenance

⚠ Hot engine oil; risk of injury and scalding.

Provide suitable container to collect the oil.
Draining at drain plug: remove drain plug and drain oil; install drain plug with new sealing ring.
Oil extraction: extract all oil from oil pan using the hand pump.
Replace engine oil filter.
Determine amount of engine oil required for oil change.
Open cover of filler neck; pour oil in up to 'max.' mark at oil dipstick.
Close cover of filler neck.
Check oil level.
After oil change and oil filter replacement, bar engine with starting system.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V2000 family

Part #	Description	Category
X00024740	LUFTFILTER	air_filter
X00023803	HALTER FUER LUFTFILTER	air_filter_retainer
X00024699	HALTER FUER LUFTFILTER	air_filter_retainer
X00024744	HALTER FUER LUFTFILTER	air_filter_retainer
X00026862	HALTER FUER LUFTFILTER	air_filter_retainer
X00023512	LUFTFILTER MIT GEHAEUSE	air_filter_with_housing
X00026858	LUFTFILTER MIT GEHAEUSE	air_filter_with_housing
F6783914	Barring tool	barring_tool
916016022202	SCHELLE BRSGU 22/20 N16016	clamp
X00041878	COMPUTER ACCESSORIES	computer_accessories
X00E50200201	VERBINDUNGSKABEL	connecting_cable
XS00E500.00019	VERBINDUNGSKABEL F.KRAFTSTOFFILTER	connecting_cable_for_fuel_filter
XS00E500.00020	VERBINDUNGSKABEL F.KRAFTSTOFFILTER	connecting_cable_for_fuel_filter
X00027177	WASSERSTANDANZEIGER	cool_level_display
0002050165	LUEFTERRAD	fan_wheel
0002050265	LUEFTERRAD	fan_wheel
0002050365	LUEFTERRAD	fan_wheel
0002050465	LUEFTERRAD	fan_wheel
0002050765	LUEFTERRAD	fan_wheel
0002051165	LUEFTERRAD	fan_wheel
X00004420	LUEFTERRAD FUER ASIEN	fan_wheel
X00006230	LUEFTERRAD FUER ASIEN	fan_wheel
304032008014	SECHSKANTMUTTER M 8 ISO4032	hex_nut
0035337089	BEZEICHNUNGSSCHILD	identification_plate
F6790507	Alignment device used in Injector Removal and Installation	injector
X00029071	SICHERUNGSSCHEIBE	lockwasher
000908010002	PLUG	oil_filter
X52218500060	OELLEITUNG F.ATL,RECHTE SEITE SB OIL LINE F/TURBOCHARGER,RIGHT	oil_line
X52218500061	OELLEITUNG F.ATL,LINKE SEITE SB OIL LINE F/TURBOCHARGER,LEFT	oil_line
X53518500001	OELLEITUNG SB OIL LINE	oil_line
0005316288	FRONTRAHMEN MIT HALTER NN 62,5MM FRONTRING MIT HALTEBÜGEL	other_service
0005316481	LAMPE MN 28V/3W, WEISS MATT	other_service
0005327256	DC/DC WANDLER	other_service
0005335331	ANZ-GERAETEZUBEHOER MN F.ALLE GERAETE 52MM	other_service
0015312984	SCHR-STECKVERBINDER	other_service
0085311283	FLACH-STECKVERBINDER	other_service
0165310783	BAJO-STECKVERBINDER	other_service
0165310883	BAJO-STECKVERBINDER	other_service
0175318183	BAJO-STECKVERBINDER	other_service
5355306734	CABLE F/TEST/SERVICE UNIT	other_service
700425000169	PLATE	other_service
700425000170	PLATE	other_service
F30453001	Angular screw driver used in Valve clearance Check and Adjustment	other_service
M015650/04E	Operating Instructions	other_service
MS15019/02S	Manual de uso y mantenimiento	other_service
X00030407	CRANKCASE	other_service
X00032819	OIL FILLER NECK	other_service
X00039828	PRESSURE GAUGE F/ENGINE OIL PRESS	other_service
X00042159	DIASYS2.XX;USB-DONGLE+CD;CUSTOM;	other_service
X00E50200035	KABEL F.PRUEF/SERV-GERAET AB 3X2X0,25QMM; D	other_service
X00023857	REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTER	rain_shroud_for_air_filter
X00024696	REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTER	rain_shroud_for_air_filter
X00024742	REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTER	rain_shroud_for_air_filter
X00026860	REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTER	rain_shroud_for_air_filter
X00031325	FEDERELEMENT	resilient_element
5221870440	HALTER	retainer
304017008086	SECHSKANTSCHRAUBE M 8 X 45 ISO4017	screw
X00038018	ZYLINDERSCHRAUBE	screw
X00041115	SCHRAUBSTUTZEN FUER ATL-SCHMIERUNG SCREW-FITTING UNION F/TURBO LUBRICATION	screw_fitting_union
X00032384	CRANKCASE W. SEAL	seal
000125008427	WASHER	washer

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Also used in

Hitachi EH1100 — Haul Truck
Mtu 12V2000 — Engine

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V 2000 G83?

The MTU 12V 2000 G83 engine has an oil capacity of 67.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V 2000 G83?

The MTU 12V 2000 G83 has a displacement of 23.88 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V 2000 G83 engine?

The MTU 12V 2000 G83 powers 3 generator set(s), including SDMO EXEL 1 X 750 UC, SDMO X750UC, SDMO XS 750 UC.