Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
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1. Slightly oil
2. Slightly oil
5. Install the cover on the engine.
6. Tighten oil filter cover screws to recommended
torque.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Oil filter cover screws
10 N•m ± 1 N•m
(89 lbf•
in
± 9 lbf•
in
)
7. Reinstall remaining parts if applicable.
COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING
To avoid potential burns, check coolant level
with engine cold. Never remove the pressure
cap when engine is hot.
Recommended Engine Coolant
BRP RECOMMENDED
PRODUCT
COOLANT
Inside North America
LONG LIFE ANTIFREEZE
(P/N 219 702 685)
Outside North America:
LONG LIFE
ANTIFREEZE(F) (P/N 619
590 204)
Alternative, or if not
available
Distilled water and
antifreeze solution (50%
distilled water, 50%
antifreeze)
NOTICE
Always
use
ethylene-glycol
an-
tifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors specif-
ically for internal combustion aluminum en-
gines.
Verifying the Engine Coolant Level
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove gauge support. Refer to
BODY
sub-
section.
With the vehicle on a level surface, coolant level
should be between the MIN. and MAX. marks of
the reservoir.
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NOTE:
When checking level at temperature
lower than 20°C (68°F), it may be slightly lower
than MIN. mark.
3. Add coolant up to MAX. mark if required.
4. Use a funnel to avoid spillage.
Do not overfill.
5. Properly reinstall and tighten reservoir cap.
6. Reinstall gauge support.
Checking the Engine Coolant Specific
Gravity
1. Remove the console. Refer to
BODY
subsec-
tion.
2. Remove pressure cap.
3. Using
an
antifreeze
tester,
test
coolant
strength.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED COOLANT
STRENGTH
-30°C (-22°F)
Inspecting the Engine Cooling System
1. Check general condition of hoses and clamps
for tightness.
2. Check the leak indicator hose for oil or coolant.
Leaking coolant indicates a defective rotary seal.
Leaking oil indicates a defective oil seal. If either
seal is leaking, both seals must be replaced at the
same time. Refer to
WATER PUMP SHAFT AND
SEALS
in the
COOLING SYSTEM
subsection.
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