MTU 16V4000C21 - 8.13 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit

8.13 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit
8.13.1 Engine oil ‒ Level check
Checking oil level before start-
ing engine
1. Remove oil dipstick from guide tube and wipe
it clean.
2. Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop.
Pull out after approx. 10 seconds and check
oil level.
3. Check oil level on oil dipstick side marked "5
Min. after Stop".
Note: After extended out-of-service periods, the oil
level may be up to 2 cm above the "max."
mark (1). This might be caused by engine oil
flowing from oil filter and heat exchanger
back into the oil pan.
4. The oil level must reach the "max." mark or
exceed it by up to 2 cm.
5. If necessary, top up to "max." mark
(→ Page 110).
6. Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop.
Checking engine oil level with the engine running
1. After the engine has run for approx. 10 minutes at a constant speed of 900 rpm, remove oil dipstick from
guide tube and wipe it.
2. Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop, pull out after approx. 10 seconds. Check oil level on the dip-
stick side marked "IDLE".
3. Oil level must not be lower than the "add" mark.
4. If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 110).
Checking oil level after engine has been shut down
1. 5 minutes after stopping the engine, remove oil dipstick from the guide tube and wipe it.
2. Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop, pull out after approx. 10 seconds. Check oil level on oil dipstick
side marked "5 Min. after Stop".
3. Oil level must be between "add." and “max.” marks.
4. If necessary, top up to "max." mark (→ Page 110).
5. Insert dipstick into guide tube up to the stop.
108 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit |
MS150049/04E 2017-04
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