Maintenance Schedule

Diesel Engine
V 2000 Gx5
Application Group 3B

MS50002/03E
12V2000G25
12V2000G25-TB
12V2000G45
12V2000G45-TB
12V2000G65
12V2000G65-TB
12V2000G85
12V2000G85-TB
16V2000G25
16V2000G25-TB
16V2000G45
16V2000G45-TB
16V2000G65
16V2000G65-TB
16V2000G85
16V2000G85-TB
18V2000G65
18V2000G65-TB
18V2000G85
18V2000G85-TB
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 1 Maintenance Schedule
1.1 Preface
MTU maintenance concept
The maintenance system for MTU products is based on a preventive maintenance concept. Preventive
maintenance facilitates advance planning and ensures a high level of equipment availability.
The maintenance schedule is based on the load profile / load factor specified below. The time intervals at
which the maintenance work is to be carried out and the relevant checks and tasks involved are average
values based on operational experience and are therefore to be regarded as guidelines only. Special op‐
erating conditions and technical requirements may require additional maintenance work and/or modifica‐
tion of the maintenance intervals. The intervals according to which the maintenance tasks have to be
carried out are specified as operating hours and time limits. The limit which occurs first is applicable. In
order to be authorized to carry out the individual maintenance jobs, maintenance personnel must have
achieved a level of training and qualification appropriate to the complexity of the task in hand. The vari‐
ous Qualification Levels QL1 to QL4 reflect the levels of training offered in MTU courses and the con‐
tents of the tool kits required:QL1:Operational monitoring and maintenance which can be carried out dur‐
ing a break in operation without disassembling the engine.QL2:Component exchange (corrective on‐
ly).QL3:Maintenance work which requires partial disassembly of the engine.QL4:Maintenance work
which requires complete disassembly of the engine.
The maintenance schedule matrix normally finishes with extended component maintenance. Following
this, maintenance work is to be continued at the intervals indicated.
The numbers stated in the list of jobs provide a reference to the scope of parts required.

Notes on maintenance
Specifications for fluids and lubricants, guideline values for their maintenance and change intervals and
lists of recommended fluids and lubricants are contained in the MTU Fluids and Lubricants Specifications
A001061 and in the fluids and lubricants specifications produced by the component manufacturers. They
are therefore not included in the maintenance schedule (exception: deviations from the Fluids and Lubri‐
cants Specifications). All fluids and lubricants used must meet MTU specifications and be approved by
the relevant component manufacturer.
Amongst other items, the operator/customer must carry out the following additional maintenance work:
• Protect components made of rubber or synthetic material from oil. Never treat them with organic deter‐
gents. Wipe with a dry cloth only.
• Fuel prefilter:
The maintenance interval depends on how dirty the fuel is. The paper inserts in fuel prefilters must be
changed every two years at the latest (Task 9998).
• Battery:
Battery maintenance depends on the level of use and the ambient conditions. The battery manufactur‐
er's instructions must be obeyed.
The relevant manufacturer's instructions apply with respect to the maintenance of any components which
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do not appear in this maintenance schedule.

This Maintenance Schedule may include components which are not included in the MTU supply scope;
these may be disregarded.

Out-of-service periods
If the engine is to remain out of service for more than 1 month, carry out engine preservation procedures
in accordance with the Fluids and Lubricants Specifications, MTU Publication No. A001061.

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 Application Group
3B Continuous operation, variable load

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 1.2 Maintenance schedule matrix
0-10,000 Operating hours
Item Operating hours [h]

10,000
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500
7,000
7,500
8,000
8,500
9,000
9,500
Daily
Limit

500
Engine operation 1m
Engine oil filter 2a
Engine operation - X
Fuel filter 2a X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Valve gear - X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Engine coolant cooler 1a X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Fuel injectors - X X X
Pressure pipe neck (bayonet) - X X X
Belt drive 2a X X X
Air filters 3a X X X
Combustion chambers 4a X X X
Fuel pressure maintaining valve - X
Fuel injection pumps - X
Turbochargers - X
Component maintenance - X
Cylinder heads - X
Extended component maintenance 18 a X
w = weeks
m = months
a = years
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 1.3 Maintenance tasks
Qualifica‐ Interval Limit Item Maintenance tasks Task
tion level [h]

QL1 - 1m Engine operation Test run at not below 1/3 load and at least until steady-state temperature is W0534
reached (monthly)
QL1 - 2a Engine oil filter Fit new engine oil filters each time the engine oil is changed or, at the latest, W1008
on expiry of the time limit (given in years)
QL1 Daily - Engine operation Check engine oil level W0500
Carry out visual inspection of engine for general condition and leaks W0501
Inspect intercooler drain system (if fitted) W0502
Inspect service indicator of air filter W0503
Check relief bores of coolant pump(s) W0505
Check for abnormal running noises, exhaust gas color and vibration W0506
Drain off water and contamination from fuel prefilter (if fitted) W0507
Check service indicator of fuel prefilter (if fitted) W0508
QL1 500 2a Fuel filter Fit new fuel filter or new fuel filter insert W1001
QL1 500 - Valve gear Check valve clearance W1002
QL1 500 1a Engine coolant cooler Engine coolant cooler: Check cooler elements for external contamination W1010
QL1 3000 - Fuel injectors Fit new fuel injectors W1006
QL1 3000 - Pressure pipe neck (bayonet) Fit new pressure pipe neck (bayonet) in cylinder head W1178
QL1 3000 2a Belt drive Check belt condition and tension Fit new belt(s) if necessary W1003
QL1 3000 3a Air filters Fit new air filters W1005
QL1 3000 4a Combustion chambers Inspect cylinder chambers using endoscope W1011
QL1 6000 - Fuel pressure maintaining Fit new fuel pressure maintaining valve W1056
valve
QL1 6000 - Fuel injection pumps Fit new fuel injection pump(s) W1007
QL3 10000 - Turbochargers Overhaul turbocharger (MTU-ZR-turbocharger) If Garrett turbocharger, fit new W1388
QL3 10000 - Component maintenance Before starting maintenance work, drain the coolant and flush the cooling sys‐ W2000
tems
Clean air ducting W2002
Clean intercooler and inspect for leakage W2003
Fit new diaphragms for crankcase breathers W2014
Clean engine coolant cooler and, if possible, inspect it for leaks W2017
Check engine alignment W2036
Fit new engine coolant pump W2072
Fit new thermal actuator in coolant thermostat W2073
Inspect rocker arms, valve bridges, pushrods and ball joints for wear W2074
Fit new seals/sealing materials for all disassembled components W2062
QL3 10000 - Cylinder heads Overhaul cylinder heads. Visually inspect piston crowns and wear pattern on W1063
cylinder liner running surfaces
QL4 10000 18 a Extended component mainte‐ Completely disassemble the engine. Inspect engine components as per as‐ W3000
nance sembly instructions and repair or fit new components as required
Replace all elastomeric parts and seals with new ones W3001
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Fit new piston rings W3002

Fit new conrod bearings W3003
Fit new crankshaft bearings W3004
Fit new cylinder liners W3005
Fit new fuel delivery pump W3010
Overhaul starter W3041
w = weeks
m = months
a = years

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 Qualifica‐ Interval Limit Item Maintenance tasks Task
tion level [h]

Overhaul battery-charging generator W3042

Fit new vibration damper W3053
w = weeks
m = months
a = years
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