Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Emissions | IMO_II |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2486×1295×1390 mm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the MTU 16V2000M72| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Replace | — | 1000 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | Replace | 8690920031 | 500 hr | PartsGeek | |
| Oil filter | Part No.: F6790507 | F6790507 | 1000 hr | eBay PartsGeek | |
| Belt | Replace | — | 1000 hr | find | |
| Coolant | Change | — | 2500 hr | ||
| Oil | Change | F6783914 | eBay PartsGeek |
Common questions
What engine does the MTU 16V 2000 M72 use?
The MTU 16V 2000 M72 is powered by the MTU 16V2000M72 engine.
What fuel does the MTU 16V 2000 M72 use?
The MTU 16V 2000 M72 runs on diesel.
What oil filter does the MTU 16V 2000 M72 use?
The MTU 16V 2000 M72 uses oil filter part number F6790507.
What fuel filter does the MTU 16V 2000 M72 use?
The MTU 16V 2000 M72 uses fuel filter part number 8690920031.
Troubleshooting
15Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Charge-air temperature sensor B9.1 exceeded the limit value | Check the charge-air cooler coolant discharge and adjust as necessary. |
| Exhaust temperature sensor B4.21 violated the upper limit value | Check individual exhaust gas temperatures and replace the engine oil filter if necessary. |
| Differential oil pressure sensors B5.1 and B5.3 exceeded the upper limit value | Replace the engine oil filter and inspect engine wiring. |
| Lube oil temperature sensor B7.1 exceeded the limit value | Check the operation of the cooler and fan. |
| Fuel pressure sensor B34.1 at the HP fuel system experienced a pressure increase that is too low | Check fuel reserves and supply, as well as replacement of the fuel filter if necessary. |
| Pressure increase in the HP fuel system during engine start is too low | Check for leak-tightness and venting of the fuel system. During engine stop, pressure decrease is also too low. |
| Operating hours calculated by the ECU and stored on stopping the engine cannot be read out properly upon restarting the engine | Contact with Service |
| Temperature inside the ECU sensor exceeded the upper limit value | Disconnect power supply, check power supply, and inspect plug connections for engine governor ECU. |
| CAN bus to plant automation system is disrupted or defective | Observe other messages and contact with Service if necessary. |
| Signal from coolant temperature sensor B6.1 on the coolant distribution housing is faulty or missing | Check engine wiring and contacting Service for assistance. |
| Faulty pressure sensor B48.1, missing oil signal, and short circuit faults in injector wiring for cylinders A2, A7, B4, A1, A6, B3, and B8 | Engine wiring check (Page 160), contact service or replace affected components (Pages 112, 160). |
| Disruption fault in injector wiring to cylinder TO 2, TO 3, TOP 4 | Engine wiring check (Page 160), contact service or replace affected components (Pages 112, 160). |
| Excessive current engine power exceeding 1 | Check engine wiring and plug connections for the engine governor ECU. |
| Open loads detected at digital input 5 of the ECU (404 - AL Open Load Digital Input 5 PV-Number) | Check engine wiring and plug connections for the engine governor ECU. |
| ECU voltage violations (411 - LOLO U-PDU PV-Number) | Check power supply, engine wiring, and plug connections. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
4| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F6783914 | Barring tool | 1 | Barring tool | eBay PartsGeek |
| F6790507 | Alignment device used in Injector Removal and Installation | Injector | eBay PartsGeek | |
| F30453001 | Angular screw driver used in Valve clearance Check and Adjustment | Service part / kit | eBay PartsGeek | |
| M015650/04E | Operating Instructions | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Standby |
Available documents
Engine spec — 3232231 MTU Marine spec 12V16V2000M72 1B (MTU)Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2021-03-17-EN final (MTU)Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2025-09-19-EN final (MTU)Service manual — 8ace96 5dd43aed7ae34875a21a0d0929ca37a3 (MTU)