Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio
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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.
| Protection for outside temperature down to: | Engine Coolant or equivalent | Demineralized water or distilled water | |
|---|---|---|---|
| °C | °F | ||
| -15° | 5° | 30% | 70% |
| -35° | -30° | 50% | 50% |
CAUTION:
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your cooling system.
- When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only the specified engine coolant or equivalent in its quality with the proper mixture ratio. See the examples shown in the figure below.
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
| Engine coolant mixture ratio | Coolant temperature °C (°F) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° (59°) | 25° (77°) | 35° (95°) | 45° (113°) | |
| Specific gravity | ||||
| 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:
Do not 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.