The cooling system should be drained, thoroughly flushed and refilled at
least every 30,000 miles (48,300 km). This operation should be done with the
engine cold.
- Pull out the end of the drain tube to the underside of the body from between
the undercover and skirt.
- Place a container of adequate capacity beneath the drain plug and open
the plug.
- Loosen the radiator cap to drain the coolant.
- Remove and drain the coolant from the reserve tank.
- On all models except Justy, remove the drain plugs on the side of the
engine near the oil filter and drain the coolant from the engine block.
- Install and securely tighten the engine drain plugs. Tighten the radiator
drain plug.
- Slowly pour water into the radiator until the system is full. Repeat the
draining and filling process several times, until the liquid is nearly colorless.
NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with an air vent plug
on the radiator. This plug must be removed while filling the system to
allow trapped air to escape the system.
- After the last draining, slowly pour a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and
water into the radiator until it is filled. Install the radiator cap.
- Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark.
- Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.
- Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
- Open the radiator cap and fill the radiator with antifreeze. Wait until
the engine cools further, then fill the recovery tank to the FULL mark.
| Fig. 1: Be sure the rubber gasket on the radiator
cap has a tight seal
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- Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Check the
level in the recovery tank and add antifreeze as necessary.
