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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-21
Periodic M aintenance Procedures
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When filling the coolant, choose a suitable mixture ratio
by referring to the coolant manufacturer’s directions.
CAUTION
Soft or distilled water must be used with the an-
tifreeze in the cooling system.
If hard water is used in the system, it causes scale
accumulation in the water passages, and consider-
ably reduces the efficiency of the cooling system.
Water and Coolant Mixture Ratio (when shipping)
Soft Water
:
50%
Coolant
:
50%
Freezing Point :
−35°C (−31°F)
Total Amount :
2.9 L (3.1 US qt)
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Fill the radiator up to the filler neck [A] with coolant.
NOTE
○
Pour in the coolant slowly so that it can expel the air
from the engine and radiator.
•
Check the cooling system for leaks.
•
Tap the radiator hoses to force any air bubbles caught
inside.
•
Fill the radiator up to the filler neck with coolant.
•
Fill the reserve tank up to the “F” (full) level line [A] with
coolant and install the cap [B].
•
Install the fuel tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
•
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly until the radi-
ator fan turns on and then stop the engine.
•
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank several times
while the engine is cooling down, and replenish as nec-
essary.
If the coolant level is l ower than the “L” level line, add
coolant to the “F” level line.
CAUTION
Do not add more coolant above the “F” level line.