FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Coolant: Testing and Inspection

SELECTION OF COOLANT

COOLANT
Relationship between Coolant Concentration and Specific Gravity

CAUTION
^ If the concentration of the coolant is below 30%, the anti-corrosion property will be adversely affected. In addition, if the concentration is above 60%, both the anti-freeze and engine cooling properties will decrease, affecting the engine adversely. For these reasons, be sure to maintain the concentration level within the specified range.
^ Do not use a mixture of different brands of anti-freeze.






Example
The safe operating temperature is -15°C (5°F) when the specific gravity is 1.058 at the coolant temperature of 20°C (68°F)