Cooling System Refilling - Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011 Manual

1F-19 Engine Cooling System: For Diesel Engine Model

Cooling System Refilling

WARNING
!
To help avoid danger of being burned, do not
remove degassing tank cap while engine and
radiator are still hot. Scalding fluid and steam
can be blown out under pressure if cap is
taken off too soon.
NOTE
For detail of coolant specification, refer to
"Coolant Description: For Diesel Engine
Model".
1) Close radiator drain plug.
2) Remove air ventilation plug (2) from thermostat
assembly (3).
3) Fill degassing tank with coolant until coolant flow out
from air ventilation plug, and then tighten air
ventilation plug.
4) Fill degassing tank with coolant up to "MAXI" level
mark (4).
5) Install degassing tank cap (1).
6) Run engine as follows in order to bleed air remained
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in engine and radiator.
a) Run engine at 1500 r/min until upper radiator
hose is hot.
b) Race engine at 3500 r/min 4 times.
c) Run engine at 2000 r/min for 20 minutes.
d) Race engine at 3500 r/min 4 times.
NOTE
If coolant level comes lower than "MINI" level
mark (5) during this step, perform the
following procedures.
1. Stop engine and wait until engine is
cooled.
2. Fill degassing tank with coolant up to
"MAXI" level mark.
3. Repeat Step 6) again.
7) Stop engine and wait until engine is cooled.
8) Fill degassing tank with coolant up to "MAXI" level
mark.
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