Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 1999, Workshop Manual

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ENGINE COOLING ±
On-vehicle Service
14-9
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
1. Drain the engine coolant by removing the drain plug and
then the radiator cap.
2. Remove the drain plug from the cylinder block to drain
the engine coolant.
3. Remove the reserve tank to drain the engine coolant.
4. When the engine coolant has drained, pour in water from
the radiator cap to clean the engine coolant line.
5. Coat the thread of the cylinder block drain plug with the
specified sealant and tighten to the specified torque.
Specified sealant:
3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalent
6. Securely tighten the radiator drain plug.
7. Install the reserve tank.
8. Slowly pour the engine coolant into the mouth of the radiator
until the radiator is full, and pour also into the reserve
tank up to the FULL line.
Recommended antifreeze:
MITSUBISHI GENUINE COOLANT or equivalent
Quantity: 6
Caution
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can
cause the corrosion of the aluminium components.
9. Install the radiator cap securely.
10. Start the engine and warm the engine until the thermostat
opens. (Touch the radiator hose with your hand to check
that warm water is flowing.)
11. After the thermostat opens, race the engine several times,
and then stop the engine.
12. Cool down the engine, and then pour engine coolant into
the reserve tank until the level reaches the FULL line.
If the level is low, repeat the operation from step 11.
Cylinder block drain plug
39 Nm