0020940204 Filter Cartridge. Listed in MTU 956, MTU 1163 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 0020940204 availability: Start with 0020940204 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Filter Cartridge if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
0020940204 Specification
About 0020940204 - Filter Cartridge
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
0020940204 is a filter cartridge catalogued for MTU 956 and MTU 1163 engines. It is the later number for 8691840240, so lists quoting that number are normally supplied as 0020940204. The catalog unit weight is 16.00 kg, which we use to estimate freight before quoting.
Technical Notes: Filters
Oil, fuel, and air filters protect the most expensive parts of the engine: bearings, injectors, and turbochargers. MTU specifies filter fineness and capacity for each series, and fuel filtration in particular is matched to the injection system, because common-rail injectors tolerate far less contamination than older pump-and-nozzle systems.
When This Type of Part Is Usually Replaced
- the scheduled service interval in the maintenance schedule is reached
- the differential-pressure indicator or a filter alarm signals restriction
- fuel contamination, water in fuel, or a dust ingress event has occurred
Checks Before Ordering
- Replace primary and secondary fuel filters together unless the maintenance schedule says otherwise
- Easy-change and spin-on versions of a filter are not always interchangeable on the same housing
- Keep one complete filter set per engine on board or on site for unplanned changes
Engine Catalog References
0020940204 is listed for 10 engine models in the catalog references. The specification table decodes each model code from the fitment list; it does not confirm every installation.
| Model | Cylinders | Arrangement | Application | Group / build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V 1163 TB73L | 16 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 20V 1163 TB73 | 20 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 20V 1163 TB73L | 20 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 12V 1163 TB93 | 12 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 16V 1163 TB93 | 16 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 20V 1163 TB93 | 20 | V | marine | build 3 |
| 16V 1163 TB76 | 16 | V | marine | build 6 |
| 16V 1163 TB76L | 16 | V | marine | build 6 |
| 16V 1163 TB82 | 16 | V | — | build 2 |
| 20V 1163 TB82 | 20 | V | — | build 2 |
How Each Model Code Reads
- 16V 1163 TB73L: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 7 (marine), build 3, increased rating (L)
- 20V 1163 TB73: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 7 (marine), build 3
- 20V 1163 TB73L: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 7 (marine), build 3, increased rating (L)
- 12V 1163 TB93: 12 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3
- 16V 1163 TB93: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3
- 20V 1163 TB93: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 9 (marine), build 3
- 16V 1163 TB76: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 7 (marine), build 6
- 16V 1163 TB76L: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 7 (marine), build 6, increased rating (L)
- 16V 1163 TB82: 16 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 8, build 2
- 20V 1163 TB82: 20 cylinders in V arrangement, Series 1163, turbocharged, charge-air code TB, application group 8, build 2
Full parts list for this model family: MTU 1163 TB73 to TB93 Parts List
Engine-series references do not confirm every installation. Final fitment of 0020940204 depends on the full engine serial number and assembly position.
Common Replacement Scenarios
This part is commonly replaced when:
- scheduled service interval is due and the filter list needs line-by-line confirmation
- restriction, contamination, or pressure-drop alarms point to filter replacement
- fleet buyers need the same filter reference packed for repeated maintenance jobs
Usually Ordered with Filter Cartridge
Filters are changed with their housing seals, often as a full filter set. These MTU 956, MTU 1163 references are commonly checked in the same job; each still needs its own fitment check.
- 0000981465 Gasket
- 007603016105 Copper Sealing Ring
- 007603033100 Sealing Ring
- 0180944502 Prefilter
- 5840150980 Gasket Right Side
- 700429045000 O-Ring
Cross-Reference and Superseded Part Numbers
Catalog history distinguishes earlier and later numbers where documented. Reference-only entries do not establish replacement direction or interchangeability. Confirm the offered number against the engine serial number and installation.
| Part number | Catalog relationship |
|---|---|
| 8691840240 | Listed earlier number |
Common Applications
- Scheduled maintenance
- Fleet service programs
- Marine engine rooms
- Generator servicing
Information to Send for Quotation
- Exact part number: 0020940204
- Part name or assembly position: Filter Cartridge
- Engine model / series: MTU 956, MTU 1163
- Engine serial number from nameplate
- Old-part photo showing number, connector, port, or size marking
- Required quantity and whether partial shipment is acceptable
- Destination country, delivery deadline, and preferred shipping method
The quotation confirms the offered part number, supply condition, price, lead time, and shipping options.
Ordering Notes
For 0020940204, send the engine model, serial number, quantity, old-part photo, and destination country. We will confirm whether the item is OEM, OEM-alternative, reman, or superseded before quotation.
0020940204 FAQ
Does 0020940204 fit MTU 956, MTU 1163?
0020940204 Filter Cartridge is checked against MTU 956, MTU 1163. Final fitment depends on the engine serial number, rating, and installation position.
What information is needed to quote 0020940204?
Send the part number, engine model, engine serial number, old-part photo, quantity, destination country, and required delivery date. This lets us confirm stock route, packing, and shipping options.
Can you check alternatives or superseded numbers for 0020940204?
0020940204 may relate to 8691840240. Final replacement status is checked against the engine serial number before quote.
When is 0020940204 usually replaced?
scheduled service interval is due and the filter list needs line-by-line confirmation; restriction, contamination, or pressure-drop alarms point to filter replacement; fleet buyers need the same filter reference packed for repeated maintenance jobs.
Is 8691840240 replaced by 0020940204?
Catalog history lists 0020940204 as the later number for 8691840240. Orders quoting that number are normally supplied as 0020940204; we confirm the change against the engine serial number, because a later number can come with related changes to mating parts.
Verification Notes
- For 0020940204, confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- If 0020940204 markings or replacement status are unclear, send old-part photos or nameplate details.
- Priority item: part number, supersession, and export packing details are checked before quote.
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Other Service Parts in This Engine Series
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