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Checking Antifreeze In Coolant

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WARNING: Hot fluid 
  • Danger of scalding 
    1. → Avoid contact with hot fluid.
    2. → Wear personal protective gear.
  1. Unscrew coolant expansion tank carefully -1-  .
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    Cap on coolant reservoir

  2. Check antifreeze content.
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    Checking antifreeze content

    1. 2.1  Check antifreeze content using antifreeze tester -1-  .
    2. 2.2  If the antifreeze content is above -35°C, correct it by increasing the proportion of pure coolant as required.

    Coolant mixture ratio 

    • 40% coolant and 60% distilled water for antifreeze protection up to -25°C
    • 50% coolant and 50% distilled water for antifreeze protection up to -36°C
    Measured antifreeze protection in °C Antifreeze quantity to be added (in litres)
    -5 9
    -10 8.5
    -15 7.5
    -20 7
    -25 5
    -30 3.5
    -35 1.5
  3. Tightening coolant expansion tank cap -1-  .
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    Cap on coolant reservoir