Changing Engine Coolant
Changing Engine CoolantWARNING:
^ To avoid being scalded, never change the engine coolant when the engine is hot.
^ Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tools.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove radiator cap.
^ Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact the drive belts.
When draining all the engine coolant in the system, also perform the following steps.
3. Remove the reservoir tank, drain the engine coolant and clean the tank before installing.
4. Drain engine coolant from both sides of cylinder block at "B" and "C" in the figure and cylinder block front at "A" in the figure when draining all the engine coolant in the system.
5. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.