Coolant: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT





Replace the coolant.
a. Remove the radiator cap.

CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.

b. Loosen the 2 drain plugs (for the engine and radiator), and drain the coolant.





HINT: To prevent the coolant from spraying over the cylinder block, connect the rubber hose (inside diameter 6 - 8 mm) in the market to the union pipe under the drain plug.

c. Close the drain plugs.

Torque: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) for engine

d. Slowly fill the system with coolant.
Use a good brand of ethylene glycol base coolant and mix it according to the manufacture's directions.
Using coolant which includes more than 50 % ethylene glycol (but not more than 70 %) is recommended.

NOTICE:
- Do not use an alcohol type coolant.
- The coolant should be mixed with demineralized water or distilled water.

Capacity (w/ Heater): 7.7 liters (8.1 US Qts, 6.8 Imp. Qts)

e. Install the radiator cap.
f. Start the engine, and bleed the cooling system.
g. Refill the reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "FULL" line.