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Coolant, freezing point and level

Coolant, freezing point and level

Warning

The cooling system is under pressure. Hot coolant and steam can escape.

- Open the cap slowly to release the pressure.

- Carelessness can cause eye and burn injuries


Checking, 4-cyl


1. Switch the engine off and let the engine cool down.

2. Remove the expansion tank cap.

3. Use 32 025 077 Fluid tester and check the coolant's freezing point. Adjust if necessary, use 40 - 93 170 402 Coolant. (The coolant is mixed with water, equal parts of each.)

4. Check coolant level and correct the coolant to "COLD" mark if necessary (black arrows).


5. Fit the expansion tank cap.


Checking, 6-cyl


1. Switch the engine off and let the engine cool down.

2. Remove the expansion tank cap.

3. Use 32 025 077 Fluid tester and check the coolant's freezing point. Adjust if necessary, use 40 - 93 170 402 Coolant. (The coolant is mixed with water, equal parts of each.)

4. Check coolant level and correct if necessary. Correct level for cold, vented system (filling level) is the mark for "cold" (1).


5. Fit the expansion tank cap.