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5-10. Every 2-year check
(1) Replacement of Engine Coolant
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Capacity :
7.5 L ( 2.0 U.S.gals.)
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Check
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Check the coolant of radiator and expansion tank
whether it is insufficient or not.
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Do not open the radiator cap except to check the
coolant or change it.
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Anti-freeze solution is filled up from the factory. After first winter, change the coolant to remove
foreign materials.
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Anti-freeze
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The amount of anti-freeze in the coolant must be determined on the ambient temperature. If the
amount of anti-freeze in the coolant is low, the coolant can be frozen and the engine and radiator
may be damaged.
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Use anti-freeze solution always. if not, change the coolant with anti-freeze solution before winter time.
(Drain port : Radiator - drain cock, Engine - engine coolant drain plug)
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Run the engine for 5 minutes after injecting the anti-freeze to mix it with water well.
Warning
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When opening the radiator cap,
be careful of the escaping hot
water or steam.
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Cool down the coolant
sufficiently before opening.
Drainage cock
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Add coolant
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Supply the clean soft water to the coolant. If not, the radiator shall be corroded or rust shall be
generated.
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Replacing coolant
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The drain cock must be loosened only when the
engine is cooled down.
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Loosen the drain cock under the radiator to drain
the coolant in the engine and radiator.
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Before supplying the coolant, wash out the
radiator with clean water 2~3 times.
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Apply the overflow tube and supply the coolant up
to the inlet of radiator. Fill up the expansion tank
with coolant above the MIN. Change the coolant
with anti-freeze solution in cold weather.
Radiator cap
