Adding Additional Coolant

ADDING ADDITIONAL COOLANT

NOTE: If the coolant pressure bottle is completely empty, Refer to Cooling System - Filling.

When additional coolant is needed, it should be added to the coolant pressure bottle. Use only a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol type antifreeze and water.

WARNING: DO NOT OPEN COOLING SYSTEM WHEN HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING COOLING SYSTEM.

1. My squeezing the upper radiator hose to determine if the system is still pressurized.
2. 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.
3. If there is some coolant in coolant pressure bottle, slowly fill coolant pressure bottle to the proper level between the MIN and MAX marks.

CAUTION: Do not use well water, or suspect water supply in cooling system. A 50/50 ethylene glycol and distilled water mix is recommended.