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Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd) / Checking Cooling System

MA-30prose procedure

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)

  1. 13
    Fill radiator and reservoir tank with coolant up to specified level following step 6 through step 9. Follow instructions attached to anti-freeze container for mixing ratio of anti-freeze to water.
    Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank): 6.6 L (5-7/8 Imp qt)
    [Reservoir tank capacity for "H" level is 0.7 L (5/8 Imp qt).]
    Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in system to escape.
    Cross-section illustration of the radiator showing coolant fill level. Callout 'Radiator'.
    SMA162B
  2. 14
    If necessary, add coolant.
    Reservoir tank illustration showing coolant level between MAX. and MIN. marks.
    SMA412B
  3. 15
    Start and warm up engine, then increase engine speed to 4,000 rpm. Check that radiator coolant level is not lowered, and that no water noise is heard in heater core. If water noise is heard, bleed air by referring to "Refilling Engine Coolant" in section LC.

Checking Cooling System

CHECKING HOSES

Check hoses for improper attachment and for leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

CHECKING RADIATOR CAP

Apply pressure to radiator cap with cap tester to see if it is satisfactory.
Radiator cap relief pressure(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm², 11 - 14 psi)
78 - 98kPa

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