MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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hu midity accumulating on the rad iator and being vap or-
ized when the therm ostat opens, allow ing hot coolant to
enter the rad iator.
• bottleMake overflowsure thathosesthe radare iatornot kinkedand coolantor obstrurecoverycted .
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Keep the front of the rad iator clean. If you r vehicle is
equ ipped with air cond itioning, keep the front of the
cond enser clean, also.
If an exam ination of you r engine compartm ent show s no
evid ence of rad iator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vap or will soon dissip ate.
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Do not change the therm ostat for summer or winter
operation. If rep lacem ent is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct typ e therm ostat. Other designs may
resu lt in unsatisfactory coolant perform ance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
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Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
Check coolant freeze point in the rad iator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze need s to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
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Insp ect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evid ence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling ind icate deterioration of the rubber.
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If frequ ent coolant additions are requ ired , or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system shou ld be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
Pay particu lar attention to those hoses nearest to high
heat sou rces such as the exhau st manifold . Insp ect hose
rou ting to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any
heat sou rce or moving component, which may cause heat
damage or mechanical wear.
Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minim um) and distilled water for prop er
corrosion protection of you r engine, which contains
aluminu m components.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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