FOR MEXICO: Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-corrosion and the antifreeze function. Therefore, additional cooling system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
- When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality with the proper mixture ratio. See the examples shown below. ENGINE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO REFERENCE CHART
Outside temperature down to Composition °C °F Engine coolant (Concentrated) Demineralized water or distilled water -15 5 30% 70% -35 -30 50% 50% The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your cooling system.
- When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.
Mixed coolant specific gravity
MIXED COOLANT SPECIFIC GRAVITY REFERENCE CHART
| Unit: specific gravity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant mixture ratio | Coolant temperature °C (°F) | |||
| 15 (59) | 25 (77) | 35 (95) | 45 (113) | |
| 30% | 1.046 - 1.050 | 1.042 - 1.046 | 1.038 - 1.042 | 1.033 - 1.038 |
| 50% | 1.076 - 1.080 | 1.070 - 1.076 | 1.065 - 1.071 | 1.059 - 1.065 |
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.