Engine Coolant Replacement

Drain the coolant in the coolant reserve tank.
Remove the radiator cap and the radiator drain plug. See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Drain Plug
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Drain the coolant into a container.
Flush the cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone.
Let the system drain completely.
Tighten the radiator drain plug.
1. Tightening Torque 0.7-1.1 N.m {7-12 kgf.cm, 7-10 in.lbf}
CAUTION:
- The engine has aluminum parts that can be damaged by alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Do not use alcohol or methanol in the cooling system. Use only ethylene-glycol-based coolant.
- Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down the coolant effectiveness.
- Engine coolant will damage paint. If engine coolant does get on a painted surface, rinse it off quickly.
Referring to the following chart, select proper gravity of the coolant.

Fig 2: Coolant Specification Chart
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Slowly pour the coolant into the radiator up to the coolant filler port.
1. Filling Pace 1.0 L {1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt}/min [max]
Fill the coolant into the coolant reserve tank up to the FULL mark on the coolant reservoir.
Fully install the radiator cap.
Start the engine and warm it up.
CAUTION:
- If the coolant temperature becomes too high, stop the engine to prevent it from overheating.
After engine warms up, perform the following steps.
1. Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 5 min .
2. Run the engine at 3,000 rpm for 5 min .
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times.
Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.
Inspect the coolant level.
- If it is low, repeat Steps 7 - 12.
Verify there is no coolant leakage.