Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. Manual - part 106
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE COOLING
14-6
11.Turn the A/C switch to OFF position to start the
engine and warm up until the cooling fan
operates.
NOTE: This work is to open the thermostat fully.
12.Rev the engine several times and then stop it.
Check that there are no coolant leaks.
13.Remove the radiator cap with the engine cool,
and then refill the engine coolant up to the top of
the radiator port.
14.Tighten the radiator cap securely.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the radiator condenser tank.
15.Remove the radiator condenser tank cap, and
add the engine coolant up to the "F" line of the
level gauge.
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT
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WARNING
When removing the radiator cap, use care to
avoid contact with hot coolant or steam.
Place a shop towel over the cap and turn the
cap anti-clockwise a little to let the pressure
escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving
the steam pressure, remove the cap by
slowly turning it anti-clockwise.
1. Drain the water from the radiator, heater core and
engine after unplugging the radiator drain plug
and removing the radiator cap.
AC402236AB
Cylinder block
drain plug
Water pump
inlet pipe
2. Drain the water in the water jacket by unplugging
the drain plug of the cylinder block.
3. Remove the radiator condenser tank and drain
the coolant.
4. Drain the coolant then clean the path of the
coolant by injecting water into the radiator from
the radiator cap area.
AC104528AB
Cylinder block
drain plug
5. Apply the designated sealant to the screw area of
the cylinder block drain plug, and then tighten to
the specified torque.
Specified sealant: 3M Nut Locking Part
No.4171 or equivalent
Tightening torque: 40
± 5 N⋅m
6. Securely tighten the drain plug of the radiator.
7. Reinstall the radiator condenser tank.
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze
can cause corrosion of the aluminium compo-
nents.
AC402237AB
MB991871
Air hose
8. By referring to the section on coolant, select an
appropriate concentration for safe operating
temperature within the range of 30 to 60%. Use
the special tool LLC changer (MB991871) to refill
the engine coolant up to the top of the radiator
port. A convenient mixture is a 50% water and
50% antifreeze solution (freezing point:
−31°C).
Recommended antifreeze: DIA QUEEN SUPER
LONG LIFE COOLANT or equivalent
Quantity: 6.8 L
NOTE: For how to use special tool MB991871,
refer to its manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Tighten the radiator cap securely.
10.Remove the radiator condenser tank cap, and
add the engine coolant up to the "F" line of the
level gauge.
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