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5.2 Adding coolant following an engine over-
heat
If the engine overheats, the amount of coolant may
be insufficient not only in the reservoir tank but also
in the main body of the radiator.
Refer to “If the engine overheats” with regard to the
filling of coolant in situations where the engine has
overheated. P. 13-8
6 Replacement
Be sure to flush the cooling system when replacing
the coolant.
WARNING
Never remove the pressure cap while the cool-
ant is still hot. Carelessly removing it is dan-
gerous since boiling coolant and hot steam
will gush out and could scald you. Only after
the coolant has cooled down sufficiently,
remove the pressure cap by gripping it in a
folded piece of thick cloth and opening it
slowly.
WARNING
• Do not replace the coolant immediately
after operating the vehicle since the
engine, radiator, coolant, and other items
will be extremely hot. If you try to drain the
coolant immediately after driving the vehi-
cle, you may be scalded. Give the coolant
time to cool before starting the job.
• Never remove the pressure cap while the
coolant is still hot. Carelessly removing it
is dangerous since boiling coolant and hot
steam will gush out and could scald you.
Only after the coolant has cooled down
sufficiently, remove the pressure cap by
gripping it in a folded piece of thick cloth
and opening it slowly.
• Tighten the pressure cap before operating
the engine. If the engine speed is
increased with the pressure cap left open,
the coolant will overflow from the pressure
cap opening as its temperature rises.
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