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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
COOLANT REPLACEMENTCOOLANT REPLACEMENT
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
Once the MCX-2F is connected as described on the preceding pages it is ready to replace the old
coolant with new coolant.
Scales for the tank levels are
Scales for the tank levels are Scales for the tank levels are
Scales for the tank levels are
graduated in quarts and
graduated in quarts and graduated in quarts and
graduated in quarts and
liters
litersliters
liters
1 Gallon = 4 Quarts.
1 Gallon = 4 Quarts.1 Gallon = 4 Quarts.
1 Gallon = 4 Quarts.
1. Determine the capacity and type of coolant for the vehicle cooling system. Refer to the
vehicle Owner’s Manual.
2. Make sure the New Coolant Tank (left slot on front) is filled with the correct coolant and at a
level higher than the amount required to fill the coolant system to full capacity.
3. Check the Waste Tank (right slot on front) to make sure the level is low enough to accept the
full capacity of coolant in the vehicle cooling system.
4. Turn both valves on front of MCX-2F to EXCHANGE.
5. Turn control valve to EXCHANGE COOLANT.
6. Press the top of EXCHANGE COOLANT OR FILL RADIATOR & OVERFLOW selector switch to
turn on the pump.
7. Watch the level of coolant as it lowers in the New Coolant Tank. Press the bottom of the
EXCHANGE COOLANT OR FILL RADIATOR & OVERFLOW selector switch when it reaches
the correct level. This will stop the transfer of coolant.
If the pump is running and the new coolant level does not go down:
Try reversing the connections of the green and black hoses.
TEST
&
LOWER RADIAT OR
EMPTY WAST E TANK
EMPTY WAST E TANK
FILL RADIATOR & OVERFLO W
LOWER RADIAT OR
SYSTEM VACUUM
OFF
OFF
&
SYSTEM PRES SURE
OFF
Black Hose
Radiator
Hose
EMPTY W ASTE TANK
OFF
SYSTEM PRESSURE
EXCH
TEST
FILL RADIATOR
& OVERFLOW
EMPTY W ASTE TANK
LOWER RADIATOR
& OVERFLOW
Overflow
Pump
Step
Hose
OFF
OF
SYSTEM VACUUM
&
LOWER RADIATOR
EXCHANGE COOLANT
FILL RADIATOR & OVERFLOW
Core
Bloc
Heater