Inspections and Maintenance
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SPECIAL COOLANT FILL INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RADIATOR FILL PROCEDURE REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
1. Remove the surge tank pressure cap (do not remove the surge tank coolant
level sensor cap).
2. Fill system with premixed coolant to “MAX” level on surge tank and allow coolant
level to settle.
3. Repeat step 2 until coolant level stays at “MAX” level.
4. Start the engine and idle at low RPM for 2 minutes.
5. Top off surge tank to “MAX” level while engine is at low idle.
6. Run engine at high idle until operating temperature is reached (~ 200° F).
7. Return engine to low idle and top off surge tank to “MAX” level if needed.
8. Run engine at high idle for 10 minutes.
9. Return engine to low idle and top off surge tank to “MAX” level.
10. Allow engine to cool and top off surge tank to “MAX” level if necessary.
11. Replace the surge tank pressure cap.
CAUTION
Failure to follow this procedure and maintain proper coolant level
can cause engine damage.
It is OK for a hot system to have coolant above the “MAX” level, but a cold system
should not have coolant above the “MAX” level.
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