Coolant: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot, as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.





2. Drain the coolant from the radiator drain cock and engine drain plug. (Engine drain plug at the left of engine block.)
3. Close the drain plugs.
Torque (Engine drain plug): 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
4. Slowly fill the system with coolant.
^ Use a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant and mix it according to the manufacturer's directions.
^ Using coolant which includes more than 50 % ethylene-glycol (but not more than 70 %) is recommended.

CAUTION:
^ Do not use an alcohol type coolant.
^ The coolant should be mixed with demineralized water or distilled water.

Capacity:
w/ Front heater: 13.7 liters (14.4 US qts.)
w/ Front and rear heaters: 14.7 liters (15.5 US qts.)
5. Reinstall the radiator cap.
6. Warm up the engine and check for leaks.
7. Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.