ENGINE COOLANT

E-5prose procedure

Coolant Protection

CAUTION

• Do not use alcohol- or methanol-based coolant. • Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture.

1
Measure the coolant temperature and specific gravity with a thermometer and a hydrometer.
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2
Determine the coolant protection by referring to the graph shown. If the coolant protection is not proper, add water or coolant.

Coolant protection	Water (volume %)	Coolant (volume %)	Gravity at 20°C (68°F)
Above -16°C (3°F)	65	35	1.054
Above -26°C (-15°F)	55	45	1.066
Above -40°C (-40°F)	45	55	1.078

Above -16°C (3°F)

Water (volume %)65

Coolant (volume %)35

Gravity at 20°C (68°F)1.054

Above -26°C (-15°F)

Water (volume %)55

Coolant (volume %)45

Gravity at 20°C (68°F)1.066

Above -40°C (-40°F)

Water (volume %)45

Coolant (volume %)55

Gravity at 20°C (68°F)1.078

WARNING

• Never open the radiator cap while the engine is hot. • Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when loosening. • Use caution when draining hot coolant.

CAUTION

• Do not use alcohol- or methanol-based coolant. • Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture.

1
Remove the radiator cap and loosen the drain plug.
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2
Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
3
Flush the cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone, then let the system drain completely.
4
Install the drain plug.
5
Fill with the proper amount and mixture of ethylene glycol-based coolant by referring to the table above. Coolant capacity: 6.0 liters (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Coolant capacity: 6.0 liters (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
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6
Run the engine, with the radiator cap removed, until the upper radiator hose is hot.
7
With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until it reaches the bottom of the filler neck.
8
Install the radiator cap.