DMC De Lorean, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Checking Engine Coolant Level – Fig. 1
The cooling system is a high-pressure type
with see through coolant reservoir and is
filled with year-round coolant at the factory.
The coolant mixture is comprised of 50%
demineralized water and 50% ethylene
glycol base for aluminum engine protection,
as well as anti-corrosive and anti-freezing
additives.
For recommended service periods consult
the Service Maintenance Schedule.
Notice:
• Do not use anti-freezes with any borax
additives as this chemically attack the
aluminum and cause severe engine
damage.
• Do not use alcohol or methanol base
coolants.
• Have your anti-freeze protection checked
at the beginning of the winter season
and/or before traveling to a colder
climate.
• Do not overfill. If frequent additions are
required, see your dealer for a cooling
system check.
• For any additional information regarding
anti-freeze recommendations, consult
with an authorized De Lorean dealer.
The coolant level should be between the
‘FULL’ and ‘LOW’ marks on the coolant
reservoir when then engine is cool Fig. 1. If
the level is near or at the ‘LOW’ mark, add
equal parts of ethylene glycol anti-freeze
and water, to bring the level to the ‘FULL’
mark.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the
coolant reservoir cap under any
circumstances while the engine is operating.
To do so could damage the cooling system
and the engine and could result in serious
personal injury from scalding coolant or
steam.
Switch off engine and wait until it has
cooled. Even then use extreme care when
removing the cap from the expansion tank.
Wrap a tick cloth around the cap and turn it
slowly to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure is released
from the cooling system. When you are sure
all the pressure has been released, press
down on the cap with a cloth, turn and
remove it.
Checking Brake Fluid Levels – Fig. 2
Unclip the right hand side of the luggage
compartment carpet and pull out the rubber