Maintenance and Specifications
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
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The engine coolant should be at the“cold fill level” or within the“cold
fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
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Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval
schedules.
Be sure to read and understandPrecautionswhenservicingyour
vehicle in this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
enginecoolant in this chapter.
Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,whenthe
engineiscool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
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