Coolant - Routine Level Check

Cooling System Service Locations-All Engines:

Do not remove radiator cap for routine coolant level inspections.
The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual method for determining the coolant level without removing the radiator cap. With the engine cold and not running, simply observe the level of the coolant in the recovery/reserve container. The coolant level should be between the MIN and MAX marks.

COOLANT-ADDING ADDITIONAL
The radiator cap should not be removed. When additional coolant is needed to maintain this level, it should be added to the coolant recovery/reserve container. Use only 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol type antifreeze and water.

CAUTION: Do not use well water, or suspect water supply in cooling system. A 50/50 ethylene glycol and distilled water mix is recommended.

COOLANT LEVEL-SERVICE
The cooling system is closed and designed to maintain coolant level to the top of the radiator.

When servicing requires a coolant level check in the radiator, the engine must be off and not under pressure. Drain several ounces of coolant from the radiator draincock while observing the Coolant Recovery System (CRS) container. Coolant level in the CRS container should drop slightly. Remove the radiator cap. The radiator should be full to the top. If not, and the coolant level in the CRS container is at the MIN mark there is an air leak in the CRS system. Check hose or hose connections to the CRS container, radiator filler neck or the pressure cap seal to the radiator filler neck for leaks.