ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT II. DESCRIPTION Replace the engine coolant and flush the cooling system every 60,000 km or 3 years whichever is earlier. PROCEDURE 1. Allow the vehicle engine to cool sufficiently before proceeding. 2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap auxiliary tank. 4. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access the coolant drain petcock on the radiator. 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 (10) litres of liquid beneath the drain plug on the radiator. 6. Loosen the drain plug and allow the coolant to drain into the container. 7. Remove the fasteners securing the engine coolant reservoir to the bracket in the engine compartment. 8. Drain the coolant reservoir and rinse out any sediment. 9. Use fresh water to reverse flush the radiator from the drain to the coolant reservoir bottle. Secure the coolant reservoir bottle in the 10. engine compartment using the fasteners removed previously. Close the coolant drain plug on the radiator. 11. Add the recommended brand of pre-mixed 12. 40:60 coolant to the reservoir until the coolant level is at the ‘MAX’ mark on the bottle. 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. Petrol Engine Ph-2 (CAFÉ) 58
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