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Check engine coolant level
Proceed only with engine not running and at low temperature to avoid
any risk of burns.
Remove the pressurization cap from the expansion tank.
Check that the coolant in the expansion tank is above the minimum
level.
Top up the tank and, if necessary, use water free of impurities. Do
not use distilled water; see the FLUIDS table.
When the engine is cold, make sure that the coolant level is a few
centimetres below the filling hole.
In the event of an externally located level indicator as regards the heat
exchangers, proceed with the top up operation by making sure that
the coolant does not overfill the internal volume of the exchanger in
order to allow the expansion of coolant volume during increases in
temperature.
Check the cleanliness of the heat exchanger (radiator)
Check that the radiator air inlets are free from dirt (dust, mud, straw,
etc.).
If necessary, clean with compressed air or steam.
If frequent coolant top-ups are necessary, the cooling
circuit must be diagnosed.
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