MTU — Cleaning intercooler air side
Maintenance
From a MTU service manual covering: 12V2000, 12V2000M60, 12V2000M70, 12V2000M80, 12V2000M90, 12V2000M91, 16V2000, 16V2000M60, 16V2000M70, 16V2000M80, 16V2000M90, 16V2000M91. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: MTU 16V2000
Before you start
- Hard water jet. Risk of injury! Never direct water jet at humans or at electric or electronic components.
Procedure
- Blow through cooler with compressed air jet parallel to the cooling fins.
- Or spray a powerful water jet opposite to the cooling air flow.
- If greasy or oily deposits have formed, clean cooler with a steam cleaner.
- Use nozzle for multi-point water jet at approx. 80 bar.
- Use clear water at approx. 70 °C to prevent steam.
- After cleaning, blow through cooling air ducts with compressed air in vertical direction.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Operating pressure approx. 80 bar
- Water temperature approx. 70 °C
Full service-parts list: MTU 16V2000 →
Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.