MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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• Ifrequired,frequentorengineifthelevelcoolantinthe(antifreeze)coolantrecoveryadditionsbottleare
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
systemshouldbepressuretestedforleaks.
NOTE: Whenthevehicleisstoppedafterafewmiles(a
few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
comingfromthefrontoftheenginecompartment.Thisis
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high • Maintain50% HOATengineenginecoolantcoolant(antifreeze)(antifreeze)concentration(minimum)at
humidityaccumulatingontheradiatorandbeingvapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant(antifreeze)toentertheradiator.
anddistilledwaterforpropercorrosionprotectionof
yourengine,whichcontainsaluminumcomponents.
Ifanexaminationofyourenginecompartmentshowsno • bottleMake overflowsure thathosesthe radiatorarenotkinkedand coolantorobstructed.recovery
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safelydriven.Thevaporwillsoondissipate.
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Keepthefrontoftheradiatorclean.Ifyourvehicleis
equippedwithairconditioning,keepthefrontofthe 7
condenserclean,also.
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Donotoverfillthecoolantrecoverybottle.
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine • operation.Do not changeIf replacementthe thermostatis everfor Summernecessary,or Winterinstall
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of
coolantrecoverybottlemustalsobeprotectedagainst
freezing.
ONLYthecorrecttypethermostat.Otherdesignsmay
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