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Changing Coolant

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  1. Set the temperature control knob to the "HOT" position.
  2. Let the engine operate until the engine coolant warms, and then stop the engine.
    CAUTION: When removing the radiator cap, use care to avoid contact with hot coolant or steam. Place a shop towel over the cap and turn the cap counterclockwise a little to let the pressure escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving the steam pressure, remove the cap by slowly turning it counterclockwise.
  3. Remove the radiator cap, radiator drain plug and if equipped engine coolant drain plug to drain the coolant.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Drain Plug
    G04536895Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  4. Remove the reserve tank and drain the coolant.
  5. After completely draining the coolant, reinstall the drain plugs and flush the engine and radiator using a radiator cleaning fluid.
  6. After the flushing is completed, completely drain the cleaning fluid and install the radiator and engine drain plugs.
    CAUTION: Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the aluminum components.
  7. By referring to the section on coolant, select an appropriate concentration for safe operating temperature within the range of 30 to 60 %. Use special tool MB991871 to refill the coolant. A convenient mixture is a 50 % water and 50 % antifreeze solution [freezing point: -31°C (-32.8°F)].

    Recommended antifreeze: Long Life Antifreeze 

    Coolant or an equivalent 

    Quantity: 

    < 2.4L Engine > 

    M/T: 8.0 dm 3  (8.5 quarts) 

    A/T: 7.9 dm 3  (8.3 quarts) 

    < 3.0L Engine > 

    Fig 2: Filling Coolant Using Special Tool
    G04536896Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    M/T: 9.2 dm 3  (9.7 quarts) 

    A/T: 9.1 dm 3  (9.6 quarts) 

    NOTE: For how to use special tool MB991871, refer to its manufacturer's instructions .
  8. Reinstall the radiator cap.
  9. Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat opens.
  10. After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min several times, then stop the engine.
  11. Remove the radiator cap after the engine has become cold, and pour in coolant up to the brim. Reinstall the cap.
    CAUTION: Do not overfill the reserve tank.
  12. Add coolant to the reserve tank between the "FULL" and "LOW" mark if necessary.
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