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(c) Slowly fill the system with coolant.

Use a good brand of ethylene–glycol base coo–
lant and mix it according to the manufacturer’s
directions.
Using coolant which includes more than 50%
ethylene–glycol (but not more than 70%) is
recommended.

NOTICE:

Do not use a alcohol type coolant.

The coolant should be mixed with demineralized
water or distilled water.

Capacity (w/ Heater):

13.6 liters (14.4 US qts. 12.0 Imp.qts)

(d) Check that air is absent from the air drain plugs of the

radiator and heater water valve while filling the water
filler inlet to the top with coolant.

(e) Visually check that the level of coolant in the air drain

service hoses of the radiator and heater water valve
are the same as in the water filler.

NOTICE: If the water level of coolant in the air drain

service hose is clearly, air removal has been incomplete,

so check if the service hose is crushed or bent, them

perform step (c).

(b) Open the air drain plugs of the radiator or heater

water valve above three turns.

3S–GTE ENGINE

COOLING SYSTEM

EG1–421

Summary of Contents for MR2 SW 1993

Page 1: ... per form the operation at a level area Performing work with the vehicle inclined may cause improper re moval of coolant or improper air removal when pouring coolant After replacing the coolant check the water level in the water filler and reservoir tank once or twice within 500 km 311 miles of driving or within one week COOLANT CIRCUIT 3S GTE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM EG1 418 ...

Page 2: ...cm 12 ft lbf for radiator pipes b Remove the radiator cap CAUTION To avoid the danger of being burned do not remove it while the engine and radiator are still hot as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure ENGINE COOLANT DRAINAGE 1 REMOVE REAR FUEL TANK PROTECTOR 2 DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT a Set the heater control lever to hot 3S GTE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM EG1 419 ...

Page 3: ...o not close off or pinch any of the service hoses ENGINE COOLANT REFILL 1 REMOVE SPARE TIRE 2 REMOVE DASH PANEL FRONT TRIM COVER b Remove the seven clips c Remove the two hood lock mounting bolts and remove the support seal 3 REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL a Disconnect the hood weatherstrip 5 FILL ENGINE COOLANT a Set the heater control lever to hot 3S GTE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM EG1 420 ...

Page 4: ...qts d Check that air is absent from the air drain plugs of the radiator and heater water valve while filling the water filler inlet to the top with coolant e Visually check that the level of coolant in the air drain service hoses of the radiator and heater water valve are the same as in the water filler NOTICE If the water level of coolant in the air drain service hose is clearly air removal has b...

Page 5: ...eat the steps from g onward g Fasten the radiator water filler cap to the 1 st stop point NOTICE Do not tighten the radiator cap completely to the 2nd stop point h Start the engine and run at idle for approx 3 minutes and stop the engine f When the coolant level in the air drain service hoses stops dropping close the air drain plugs of the radi ator and heater water valve k Completely tighten the ...

Page 6: ...sition c Install the hood lock with the two bolts d Install the seven clips I Fill coolant into the reservoir tank up to the FULL line m Check coolant for leaks 7 REINSTALL SPARE TIRE 8 REINSTALL DASH PANEL FRONT TRIM COVER 9 REINSTALL REAR FUEL TANK PROTECTOR e install the hood weatherstrip 3S GTE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM EG1 423 ...

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