Cooling system, draining and filling: Filling
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Recommended mixture ratios:
RECOMMENDED MIXTURE RATIOS
| Protection down to | Coolant additive(1) | Water(2) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25 °C (-13 °F) | 2.6 liters (2.7 qt.) | 3.9 liters (4.1 qt.) | ||||
| -35 °C (-36 °F) | 3.25 liters (3.4 qt.) | 3.25 liters (3.4 qt.) | ||||
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- Press down on top of radiator hose.
- Slowly fill with coolant up to "max" mark on expansion tank (filling time approx. 5 minutes).
- Start engine and run at approx. 1500 RPM for 2 minutes max. while filling coolant up to over-flow hole on expansion tank.
- Re-install cap on expansion tank and run engine until radiator coolant fan has switched on.
- Check engine coolant level and top-off, if necessary.
- When engine is at normal operating temperature, coolant level must be on "max" mark
- When engine is cold, coolant level must be between "min" and "max" marks