Drain and Refill

WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap while the engine hot. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when loosening it. Use caution when draining hot coolant.

CAUTION: Do not use alcohol or methanol-based coolant. Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Do not use recycled coolant.





1. Remove the radiator cap and loosen the drain plug.
2. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
3. Flush the cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone; then, let the system drain completely.
4. Tighten the drain plug.
Tightening torque: 2.0-2.7 Nm (18-25 inch lbs.)

5. Fill with the proper amount and mixture of coolant.
Coolant capacity:
With A/C: 8.1 liters (8.6 US qt.)
Without A/C: 7.4 liters (7.8 US qt.)

6. Run the engine with the filler cap removed until the upper radiator hose is hot.
7. With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until it reaches the bottom of the filler neck.
8. Install the radiator cap.
9. Verify that the coolant in the reservoir is at the COLD FILL mark. Add coolant as necessary.