BOMBARDIER ELAN 3042 1985 Shop Manual page 200

Section 02 ENGINE
Sub-section 09 (537 ENGINE TYPE)
REFILLING
THE
SYSTEM
Capacity :
Appro ximately 4 . 2 liters
! 148 Imp . oz) (142 U.S oz)
55 % antifreeze
+
45% water
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CAUTION: To prevent rust formation of freezing
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condition, always replenish the system with 55%
antifreeze and 45% water. Pure antifreeze without
water produces premature freezing. Always use ethy-
len-glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors
specifically recommended for aluminum engines.
To refill cooling system:
-Put back the rear of vehicle on the ground .
- Refill coolant tank slowly until coolant overfills at bleed
hole .
- Re 1 nstall bleed screw .
- Continue to pour coolant in the tank until level rea-
ches 25 mm ( 1 ") below filler neck .
- With the coolant tank cap still removed . start engine
and let it warm to reach its normal operating tempe-
rature and thermostat opens. Allow it rumming a few
minutes more.
- Stop engine and ch eck coolant level. Refill as requi -
red then put bac k the cap .
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WARNING: Before removing the cap place a
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cloth over the coolant tank and rele. a se the cap to
the first step to release the pressure. Loss of fluid and
possibility of severe burns could occur if this notice
is disregarded.
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