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Filling without RADKITPLUS

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    CAUTION: Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
  1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle.
  2. Move the temperature blend selector to the full warm position.
  3. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature.
  4. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is between the "COOLANT FILL LEVEL" marks.
  5. Turn off the engine and allow the cooling system to cool.
  6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until the degas bottle level is OK.
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