Cooling System: Service and Repair

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove coolant while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.





1. Drain the coolant from the radiator drain cock and engine drain plug. (Engine drain plug at the right rear of the engine block.)
2. Close the drain cock and plug.
Torque (Engine drain plug): 13 Nm (9 ft lb)

3. Slowly fill the system with coolant using a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant and mix it according to the manufacturer's directions.

CAUTION: Do not use an alcohol type coolant.


NOTE: Using coolant which includes more than 50% ethylene - glycol (but not more than 70%) is recommended and should be mixed with demineralized water or distilled water.

Capacity:
M/T 6.2 liters (6.6 US qts)
A/T 6.1 liters (6.4 US qts)

4. Reinstall the radiator cap, warm up the engine and check for leaks. Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.