MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
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CoolantChecks
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLINGSYSTEMISHOT.
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable).Ifcoolantisdirtyorrustyinappearance,the
systemshouldbedrained,flushedandrefilledwithfresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulationofbugs,leaves,etc.Ifdirty,cleanbygently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
faceofthecondenser.
CoolingSystem—Drain,FlushandRefill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules,
thesystemshouldbedrained,flushedandrefilled.
Ifthesolutionisdirtyorcontainsaconsiderableamount
of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
systemcleaner.Followwithathoroughrinsingtoremove
all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old
antifreezesolution.
Checkthecoolantrecoverybottletubingforbrittlerub-
ber,cracking,tears,cutsandtightnessoftheconnection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
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SelectionOfCoolant
Useonlythemanufacturersrecommendedcoolant,refer
to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
forcorrectcoolanttype.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
notrunning),checkthecoolingsystempressurecapfor
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolantfromtheradiatordraincock.Ifthecapissealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
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