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13. If the Oil cap is damaged then replace the oil
fill cap 1, and clean any spilled oil.
14. Start the engine, observing the oil pressure
indicator on the instrument panel. Stop the
engine immediately if the light fails to go out
within a few seconds of starting the engine.
15. Allow the engine to run for two to three
minutes before stopping.
16. Check the oil level using the engine dipstick
to make sure the engine oil level is at the
'MAX' mark on the dipstick.
17. Check for oil leaks at the filter or drain plug.
ii.
Engine Coolant Replacement :
Description :
Replace the engine coolant and flush the
cooling system every 60,000 km or 2 years
whichever is earlier.
Procedure :
WARNING
•
Coolant is poisonous to humans and
animals. Use care when handling coolant
and use proper disposal otherwise death
or injury may occur.
•
Never loosen or remove the coolant
reservoir cap while the engine cooling
system is still hot. Removing the reservoir
cap may allow hot coolant or steam to
escape, causing severe bums.
•
The electric cooling fan, may start at any
time. Disconnect the battery cable to
prevent the fan from operating while
servicing the cooling system.
1. Allow the vehicle engine to cool sufficiently
before proceeding.
2. Disconnect the negative(-) battery cable.
3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
4. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access the
coolant drain petcock on the radiator.
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Raise the vehicle with a lift hoist.
•
Park the vehicle on flat, level surface and
engage the parking brake. Place chocks
at the rear wheels and raise the front of
the vehicle with a floor jack.
5. Place a container capable of holding at least
eight (8) litres of liquid beneath the drain plug
on the radiator.
