Cooling System Filling
COOLING SYSTEM FILLING - 2.0L/2.4LCAUTION: Do not use well water or suspect water supply in cooling system. A 50/50 mixture of the recommended ethylene glycol and distilled water is recommended.
NOTE: COOLING SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE IS CRITICAL TO OVERALL COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Make sure all hoses are connected and radiator draincock is closed.
1. Close radiator draincock by turning clockwise.
Fig. 8 Cooling System Filling - 2.0/2.4L:
2. Open cooling system bleed valve.
3. Attach a 6.35 mm (0.250 in.) inside diameter clear hose that is 120.0 cm (48 in.) long to the bleed valve. Route the hose away from accessory drive belts and radiator fan. Position the other end of hose into a collecting container. The hose will prevent coolant from contacting accessory drive belts and other components.
4. Remove cooling system pressure cap and fill cooling system with recommended coolant.
5. Slowly continue filling until a steady stream of coolant flows from attached hose on bleed valve.
6. Close bleed valve and remove hose.
7. Fill coolant to the top of pressure cap neck.
8. Install cooling system pressure cap.
9. Fill coolant recovery container to the MAX mark.
10. Start engine and allow to run until thermostat opens and radiator fans cycle.
NOTE: It may be necessary to add additional coolant to the coolant recovery container after three or four warm-up/cool down cycles to maintain coolant level between the MIN and MAX marks; as additional trapped air is removed from the system.
CLEANING
Drain cooling system and refill with clean water. Run engine with radiator cap installed until upper radiator hose is hot. Stop engine and drain water from system. If water is dirty; fill, run, and drain system again, until water runs clear. Refill cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of the recommended ethylene glycol and distilled water.
INSPECTION
After performing a cleaning/flush procedure, inspect all hoses, clamps and connections for deterioration and leaks. Inspect radiator and heater core for leaks.