Engine Maintenance — Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd) / Checking Cooling System
MA-14prose procedureChanging Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
- 9Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level. Follow instructions attached to anti-freeze container for mixing ratio of anti-freeze to water.Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in system to escape.
SMA182B - 10Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
- 11Fill reservoir tank with coolant up to "MAX" level.
SMA412B - 12Run engine and warm it up.
- 13Stop engine and cool it down, then add coolant as necessary.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank)With reservoir tank | 7.0ℓ (6-1/8 Imp qt) |
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank)With reservoir tank
7.0ℓ (6-1/8 Imp qt)
IMPORTANT
Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in system to escape.
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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Radiator cap relief pressure | 78 - 98kPa |
| Radiator cap relief pressure | 0.78 - 0.98bar |
| Radiator cap relief pressure | 0.8 - 1.0kg/cm² |
| Radiator cap relief pressure | 11 - 14psi |
Radiator cap relief pressure
78 - 98kPa
Radiator cap relief pressure
0.78 - 0.98bar
Radiator cap relief pressure
0.8 - 1.0kg/cm²
Radiator cap relief pressure
11 - 14psi
Pull the negative-pressure valve to open it. Check that it closes completely when released.