CO06X--01
B02204
Drain Plug
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COOLING
COOLANT
CO--1
COOLANT
REPLACEMENT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RADI ATO R
RESERVOIR
The coolant level should be between the ”L” and
”F” lines.
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the
”F” line.
2 . CHE CK E NG I NE CO O L ANT Q UALI T Y
(a)
Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the ra-
diator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b)
There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or
scales around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole, and
the coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the coolant.
(c)
Reinstall the radiator cap.
3 . RE P L ACE E NG I NE CO O L ANT
(a)
Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION:
To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the ra-
diator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid
and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b)
Drain the coolant from the radiator and cylinder drain
plugs. (Engine coolant drain plug at the right of cylinder
block.)
(c)
Close the engine coolant drain plugs.
Torque:
24.5 N
∙
m (250 kgf
∙
cm, 18 ft
∙
lbf)
(d)
Slowly fill the system with coolant.
S
Use a good brand of ethylene--glycol base coolant
and mix it according to the manufacturer’s direc-
tions.
S
Using coolant which includes more than 50 % ethyl-
ene--glycol
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