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Specific Gravity Test

  1. Measure the specific gravity of the coolant with a hydrometer.
  2. Measure the coolant temperature, and calculate the concentration from the relation between the specific gravity and temperature, using the following illustration for reference.
Fig 1: Checking Specific Gravity Of Engine Coolant
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