It is recommended to pour ES Compleat or Cool Stream Premium coolant into the cooling system.
The cooling system fill capacity is 15 litres.
It is recommended to replace the coolant in the cooling system after five years of operation, but if the coolant has changed colour to a reddish hue, it must be replaced.
The colour change indicates depletion of the anti-corrosion additives, and the coolant has become aggressive towards the cooling components.
Required materials and tools
- ES Compleat or Cool Stream Premium coolant — 15 l.
- Container for draining the used fluid.
- Length of hose for the drain valve.
- Spanners, funnel.
- Gloves and safety glasses.
We prepare the vehicle for the work.
With the ignition on, we set the air temperature control lever to the “maximum” mode.
We switch off the ignition and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
We remove the air filter housing.
We fit a length of hose onto the drain valve stub and lead it under the vehicle.
We place a container under the hose to collect the drained fluid.
We unscrew the radiator valve plug two or three turns.
We unscrew the expansion tank cap and drain the fluid.
After all the fluid has drained, we close the radiator valve plug.
We pour the fluid in through the expansion tank.
If the fluid level in the expansion tank stops falling, we squeeze the lower radiator hose several times.
To remove air from the pipe from the water distributor to the heater radiator, we unscrew the drain plug.
When fluid appears from the opening, we screw the plug back in.
The presence of air in the system prevents the entire fluid from being poured in fully.
To fill the coolant completely, we start the engine and top up the fluid.
We close the expansion tank.
We warm the engine up to the thermostat opening temperature and let it run at various modes.
We bring the coolant level back to normal.
After a few days of operation, we check the level again and, if necessary, top up the coolant.
