MTU — Engine oil - Change
Maintenance · Lube oil system
From a MTU operator's manual covering: 12 V 4000 G23, 12 V 4000 G43, 12 V 4000 G63, 12 V 4000 G83, 12 V 4000 Gx3, 12/16V 4000 Gx3, 12V 4000 G23, 12V4000 G23, 16 V 4000 G23, 16 V 4000 G43, 16 V 4000 G63, 16 V 4000 G83. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: MTU 12 V 4000 G23, MTU 12 V 4000 G43, MTU 12 V 4000 G63, MTU 12 V 4000 G83, MTU 12 V 4000 Gx3, MTU 12V4000 G23, MTU 16 V 4000 G23, MTU 16 V 4000 G43, MTU 16 V 4000 G63, MTU 16 V 4000 G83, MTU 12V/16V 4000 Gx3 engine
Before you start
- Hot oil; risk of injury and poisoning; wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles; avoid contact with skin; do not inhale oil vapor.
Procedure
- Provide suitable container to collect the oil.
- Remove drain plug(s) and drain oil.
- Install drain plug(s) with new sealing ring.
- Drain residual oil at equipment carrier drain plugs (approx. 7 L, 12 L, 5 L).
- Replace engine oil filter.
- Tighten drain plugs (2) and (3) to 100 ±10 Nm.
- Open cover of filler neck and pour oil in up to 'max.' mark.
- Close cover of filler neck.
- Check engine oil level.
- After oil change and filter replacement, turn engine on starting system.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Drain plugs (2) and (3) 100 ±10 Nm
- Engine at operating temperature
Full service-parts list: MTU 12 V 4000 G23 →, MTU 12 V 4000 G43 →, MTU 12 V 4000 G63 →, MTU 12 V 4000 G83 →, MTU 12 V 4000 Gx3 →, MTU 12V4000 G23 →, MTU 16 V 4000 G23 →, MTU 16 V 4000 G63 →
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.