Adding Additional Coolant
WARNING:
The warning words - DO NOT OPEN HOT - on radiator pressure cap, are a safety precaution, when hot, pressure builds up in cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, radiator cap should not be removed while system is hot and/or under pressure.
CAUTION:
Do not use well water or suspect water supply in cooling system. A 50/50 mixture of the recommended antifreeze coolant and distilled water is recommended.
When additional coolant is needed, it should be added to the coolant pressure bottle.
For coolant service schedules. Refer to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES, DESCRIPTION .
- Try squeezing the upper radiator hose to determine if the cooling system is still pressurized.
- Place a shop towel over the pressure cap and turn to the first stop. Wait to see if any pressure is released. When no pressure is released, press down on the cap and turn to the second stop. Remove cap.
- If there is some coolant in coolant pressure bottle, slowly fill coolant pressure bottle.
Do Not overfill the coolant pressure bottle. With the engine cold, the coolant level should be in the COLD FILL RANGE on coolant pressure bottle.