0180944502 Prefilter. Listed in MTU 956, MTU 1163 catalog references; confirm installation and current availability before ordering.
Check 0180944502 availability: Start with 0180944502 and the quantity. Add an engine serial number or a photo of the old Prefilter if available; we will follow up on any missing details.
0180944502 Specification
About 0180944502 - Prefilter
Published catalog details are identification references. They do not establish current stock, supplied condition, or confirmed fitment for your engine.
0180944502 is a prefilter catalogued for MTU 956 and MTU 1163 engines. The catalog unit weight is 0.160 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
0180944502 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 0180944502 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 Prefilter
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
- 0020940204 Filter Cartridge
- 007603016105 Copper Sealing Ring
- 007603033100 Sealing Ring
- 5840150980 Gasket Right Side
- 700429045000 O-Ring
Cross-Reference and Superseded Part Numbers
0180944502 has no public alternative number listed in our current data. We still check old-part photos, engine serial number, and catalog position for supersession before quotation.
Common Applications
- Scheduled maintenance
- Fleet service programs
- Marine engine rooms
- Generator servicing
Information to Send for Quotation
- Exact part number: 0180944502
- Part name or assembly position: Prefilter
- 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 0180944502, 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.
0180944502 FAQ
Does 0180944502 fit MTU 956, MTU 1163?
0180944502 Prefilter 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 0180944502?
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 0180944502?
0180944502 is checked for supersession before quote. If there is a newer or reman route, we confirm it with the engine serial number and old-part photo.
When is 0180944502 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.
Verification Notes
- Confirm engine model, serial number, required quantity, and destination before ordering.
- Send old part photos or nameplate details when markings or replacement status are unclear.
- 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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