MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Cooling System
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). 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.
WARNING!
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Whenworkingneartheradiatorcoolingfan,dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switchtotheLOCKposition.Thefanistempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tionswitchisintheONposition.
Youorotherscanbebadlyburnedbyhotengine
coolant(antifreeze)orsteamfromyourradiator.If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood,donotopenthehooduntiltheradiatorhas
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
systempressurecapwhentheradiatorishot.
Checkthecoolantrecoverybottletubingforbrittlerub-
ber,cracking,tears,cuts,andtightnessoftheconnection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
CoolingSystem–Drain,Flush,andRefill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
considerableamountofsediment,cleanandflushwitha
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
disposeoftheoldenginecoolant(antifreeze).
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CoolantChecks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where Referto“MaintenanceSchedule”forfurtherinformation.
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
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