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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE
EngineCoolantChecks
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLINGSYSTEMISHOT.
Checktheenginecoolant(antifreeze)protectionevery12
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.
SelectionOfEngineCoolant
Useonlythemanufacturersrecommendedcoolant,refer
to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct
coolanttype.
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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