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Substitution coolant
A WARNING Do not allow coolant to clothing and body paint. Otherwise, rinse with plenty of water. |
Periodically and after any work on the cooling system from the draining coolant is necessary to replace the coolant. If the repair replaced the cylinder head, head gasket, radiator or heat the oil, it is necessary to fill the cooling system with fresh coolant. This is due to the fact that the anti-corrosion additive in the coolant during engine operation and the precipitates creates corrosion protection. The coolant, were in operation, the activity of anti-corrosion additives reduced. During maintenance of the cooling system, check all hoses and the radiator cap, replace them if necessary. Draining coolant spend the engine is cold. Remove the cap from the radiator. Place a container to collect the coolant under the drain plug of the radiator. Remove the plug and drain the coolant from the radiator. If you unscrew the radiator cap is difficult or does not have a plug, disconnect the lower radiator hose and drain the coolant. Disconnect the hose from the surge tank, remove the tank and rinse it with clean water from the outside. Close the drain plug of the radiator. Set the heater control to the maximum heating to the radiator and heater hoses have also been washed with water. Insert the hose into the fill neck of the radiator, and flush the system for as long as from the drainage holes will not come out clean water. If heavily soiled, remove the radiator and wash special means following the instructions for use. Before filling the cooling system, connect the radiator hoses and install the surge tank and the overflow hose. Check the condition of the radiator hoses and heater, as well as the reliability of their fastening clamps. Replace damaged hoses and clamps. Fill the radiator up to the base of the neck, and then add coolant to the surge tank to the bottom of the label. Start up the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature, then idling, add coolant to the maximum level. Install the tank lid and the radiator. During the trip, carefully observe the coolant level and coolant hose the first few kilometers of traffic. As necessary, tighten the hose clamps and / or add coolant.
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