Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below freezing, there is
the danger that the coolant in the engine or radiator could
freeze and cause severe damage to the engine and/or radiator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the coolant to prevent
it from freezing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the factory provides protec-
tion against freezing for temperatures as low as approximately
-30
°
C. The concentration should be checked before the start of
cold weather and anti-freeze added to the system if necessary.
To add coolant (diesel-powered vehicles)
The cooling system is a closed system and normally the loss of
coolant should be very slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant
level could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on the reserve
tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion
agent. The cylinder head and water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is
necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use “BASF Glysantin Alu Protect Premium /G30” or equiva-
lent.
This coolant has excellent protection against corrosion and rust
formation of all metals including aluminium and can avoid
clogs in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer.
WARNING
!
●
Do not open the reserve tank cap (C) while the
engine is hot. The coolant system is under pressure
and any hot coolant escaping could cause severe
burns.