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.

Unscrew coolant expansion tank cap carefully -1- .

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Cap on coolant reservoir

Check antifreeze content.

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Checking antifreeze content

2.1 Check antifreeze content using antifreeze tester -1- .
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

Tightening coolant expansion tank cap -1- .

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Cap on coolant reservoir