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COOLING SYSTEM
Frost Precautions
Water expands when 11 freezes. and If precautions are not
taken there IS conSiderable risk of bursting the radiator,
cylinder block or heater The heater unit cannot be drained
'with the coolmg system; It IS therefore essential to use anti-
freeze In the cooling system In freeZing conditions
After filling with anti-freeze solution. attach a warning label In
a prominent position on the car stating the type of anti-freeze
contained In the cooling system to ensure that the correct
type is used for topping-up,
Anti-freeze can remain In the cooling system for two years
provided that the speCifiC gravity of the coolant IS checked
periodically and anti-freeze added as necessary. The specific
gravity check should be carned out by an authorized Dealer
After tl1e second year the system should be dramed and
flushed by msertmg a hose In the filling orifice, removmg the
drain plugs, and allowmg water to flow through until clean,
Make sure that the coolmg system is water-light, examine all
Jomts and replace any defective hoses Refill With tile
appropriate antJ-freeze solution
The recommended quantities are given below,
Do not use radiator anti-freeze solution in the windscreen-
washing equipment. Use the correct washer solvent, which
will not damage the paintwork.
Commences Frozen
Solution
Amount of anti-freeze Freezing Solid
"
Litres U.S. pts
p" °C
OF
°C
OF
33+
37
77
64 -19 -2
-36 -33
50
55 US 96
-36 -33
-48
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NB. All quantities are apprOximate,
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