Adding Coolant

TS281-UN-15APR13

High-Pressure Fluids

RG13295-UN-20NOV03

Radiator and Coolant

A - Radiator Filler Neck

B - Radiator

CAUTION: Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns.

Shut off engine. Only remove filler cap when cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely.

IMPORTANT: Never pour cold liquid into a hot engine, as it may crack cylinder head or block. DO NOT operate engine without coolant for even a few minutes.

Air must be expelled from cooling system when system is refilled and before running the engine is run at normal operating temperatures. Air will escape from the coolant system through an engine coolant vent line (if equipped) when the engine is idled. Allow approximately 30 minutes to ensure all air has escaped the system before returning the engine to normal service.

Coolant level should be maintained to the bottom of the surge tank filler neck or radiator filler neck (A). If needed, add coolant as follows.

1. IMPORTANT: When adding coolant to the system, use the appropriate coolant solution. (See ENGINE COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section for mixing of coolant ingredients before adding to cooling system.)

   Do not overfill cooling system. A pressurized system needs space for heat expansion without overflowing at top of radiator.

   Add coolant until level is at bottom of surge tank filler neck or radiator filler neck (A). If equipped with a translucent surge tank, coolant level should be at cool fill line indicator on surge tank.

2. Run engine until it reaches operating temperature.