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12) Actual value: it is the result achieved when measuring the concentration of
coolant on the measured vehicle.
13) Nominal value: is the value applied to the locality where the vehicle is being
used. For example, in Brazil, the nominal value is -25° C; in arctic countries, the
value is -35° C.
14) Difference quantity in liters: is the amount removed from the cooling system
and replenished in the same quantity only with additive.
– After the test run, you must check the antifreeze additive con‐
centration in the cooling system again.
4.30.3
Check the coolant level and, if necessa‐
ry, replenish the cooling system
– Check the coolant level in the reservoir with the cold engine.
♦ Delivery inspection: With cold engine, the coolant level must
be in the middle area between the maximum and minimum
reservoir markings. If it is above the middle area, remove the
excess until it reaches the level in the middle area between
the maximum and minimum reservoir markings. With the heat‐
ed engine, the coolant may reach the maximum reservoir
marking.
♦ Inspection service: With cold engine, the coolant level can be
between the reservoir maximum marking and middle area. If
it is above the middle area, remove the excess until it reaches
the level in the middle area between the maximum and mini‐
mum reservoir markings. With the heated engine, the coolant
may reach the maximum reservoir marking.
– If during the inspection service the coolant level is below the
minimum level marking, it is necessary to replenish the system
according to the specified mixture ratio until the middle area
between the maximum and minimum reservoir markings.
Note
In case of loss of fluid not caused by consumption, you must de‐
termine and eliminate the cause (repair measure).
4.30.4
Mixture ratio
Antifreeze protec‐
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Coolant additive
Water
-13.00 ?
approx. 40%
approx. 60 %
-31.00 ?
approx. 50 %
approx. 50 %
-40.00 ?
approx. 60 %
approx. 40%
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4. Service descriptions