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4. Every 400 hours:
CHANGING THE TURBO FILTER
(at the same time as the oil change)
- Remove the old filter and discard it according to environmental require-
ments.
- Oil the rubber gasket a fit a new Scania genuine filter.
- Tighten the filter by hand.
Never use tools as the filter may sustain damage, interfering with cir-
culation.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
If the deposits in the centrifugal cleaner exceed 20 mm, the turbo filter
must be changed more often, at the same time as cleaning the centrifugal
filter and changing the oil.
COOLING SYSTEM
5. Daily:
CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL
- Open the expansion tank cap and check coolant level.
- Correct level: (Scania plastic expansion tank).
- Cold engine: The coolant level should be level with the lower edge
of the filler neck.
- Warm engine:The coolant level should be about 25 mm above the
lower edge of the filler hole.
- Other types of expansion tank according to the installer’s instructions.
- Top up coolant as necessary, see point 6.
Note! When filling large amounts of coolant:
Never pour cold coolant into a warm engine.
This could crack the cylinder block and head.
Always top up using pre-
mixed coolant.
WARNING
Open the cover carefully.
water and steam can
spray out.
!
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