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MTU — Engine oil - Level check

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, 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 16 V 4000 G23, MTU 16 V 4000 G43, MTU 16 V 4000 G63, MTU 16 V 4000 G83, MTU 12V 4000 G23 engine, MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine, MTU 12V 4000 G63 engine, MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine

Procedure

  1. Withdraw dipstick from guide tube and wipe it
  2. Insert dipstick up to the stop, withdraw after approx. 10 seconds and check oil level
  3. Before start: oil level must reach the mark or exceed it by up to 2 cm
  4. After stopping: 5 minutes later check oil level must be between marks (1) and (2)
  5. If necessary, top up to the mark

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 16 V 4000 G23 →, MTU 16 V 4000 G63 →, MTU 12V 4000 G23 engine →, MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine →, MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine →, MTU 16V 4000 G83 engine →

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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