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MTU — Engine coolant system filling

Maintenance · Cooling system

From a MTU operator's manual covering: 12V 2000 G22, 12V 2000 G42, 12V 2000 G62, 12V 2000 G82, 16V 2000 G22, 16V 2000 G42, 16V 2000 G62, 16V 2000 G82, 18V 2000 G62, 18V 2000 G82. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Never pour cold coolant into a hot engine

Procedure

  1. Open breather valve.
  2. Add treated engine coolant via filler line or filler neck.
  3. Check engine coolant level.
  4. Close breather valve.
  5. Run engine a few minutes at idling speed.
  6. Check engine coolant level again.

Specs & values

  • Use only treated coolant per MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specification A001061

Source: MTU operator's 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.

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