Coolant Mixture Ratio
- Coolant (40%) and water (60%) for freeze protection down to -25 °C (-13 °F)
- Coolant (50%) and water (50%) for freeze protection down to -35 °C (-31 °F)
- Coolant. Refer to the Parts Information.
Coolant, Filling
-- Fill the coolant reservoir of the :VAS6096 with ten liters of premixed coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to Coolant Mixture Ratio .
-- Install the :VAG1274/8 on the coolant expansion tank -1-.
-- Attach the :VAS6096 on the :VAG1274/8 .
-- Place the drain hose -2- in a small container -3-.
TIP:
A small amount of coolant which should be collected is drawn off with the discharged air.
-- Close the valves -A and B- by turning lever at a right angle to the flow direction.
-- Connect the hose -4- to compressed air.
- Pressure: 7 to 10 bar (101.52 psi to 145.03 psi) positive pressure.
-- Open the valve -B- by turning the lever in the flow direction.
- The suction jet pump generates pressure in the coolant system; indicator on display instrument must move into green area.
-- Briefly open the valve -A- by turning the lever in the flow direction so that the hose on the :VAS6096 coolant reservoir fills with coolant.
-- Close the valve -A- again.
-- Leave the valve -B- open another two minutes.
- More pressure is generated in the coolant system by the suction jet pump; indicator on display instrument must stay in the green area.
-- Close the valve -B-.
- Needle in the display instrument must remain in the green region, then the sufficient vacuum in the cooling system is obtained for the upcoming filling.
- Repeat the procedure if the needle goes below the green range.
- Check the cooling system for leaks if the pressure drops.
-- Remove the pressure hose.
-- Open the valve -A-.
- Coolant is extracted from the :VAS6096 coolant reservoir by pressure in the coolant system and the system is filled.
-- Remove the :VAS6096 from the coolant expansion tank.
-- Fill with coolant up to "max" marking. Fill again during the bleeding procedure if required.
Bleed Cooling System.
-- Install the air duct hose. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .
-- Tighten the cap on the coolant expansion tank until it locks into place.
-- If the vehicle has a parking heater, switch it on for about 30 seconds.
-- Start the engine.
| Duration | Engine Speed | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Minutes | 1500 RPM |
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| Until both large coolant hoses on the radiator are warm | Idle |
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| 2 Minutes | 1500 RPM |
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-- Turn off the engine.
-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .