Coolant Level - Porsche CARRERA GT-2004 Manual

Coolant Level

f Please observe the chapter "EXERCISE EX-
TREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR
VEHICLE" on Page 116.
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a
permanent coolant.
It provides year-round protection from corrosion
and freezing down to –31°F/–35°C (Nordic coun-
tries –40°F/– 40°C).
f Only use antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
Checking and topping off coolant level
The expansion tank for the coolant is located on
the front side of the engine compartment in the
middle.
f Check the coolant level regularly.
When the engine is cold and the car is level the
fluid level must lie between the "MIN" and "MAX"
markings.
Warning!
Danger of serious personal injury from scald-
ing. Coolant is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
f Do not open the cap of the expansion tank
while the engine is hot.
f Allow the engine to cool down before opening
the cap and protect your hands, arms and face
from any possible escape of hot coolant.
f Keep coolant out of children's reach.
f Also, keep coolant away from your pets.
They can be attracted to it should there be a
spill, or to used coolant left in an open contain-
er. Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed.
1. Switch engine off and let it cool.
Please observe the chapter "COOLING SYS-
TEM" on Page 60.
2. Remove runoff hose.
3. Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick rag.
Open cap slowly and carefully and allow over-
pressure to escape.
Then unscrew cap completely.
4. Read off coolant level (figure).
5. Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water in
equal parts, and do not exceed the "MAX"
mark.
Antifreeze in coolant:
50% gives protection down to –31°F/–35°C
60% gives protection down to –58°F/–50°C
Warning!
Risk of damage to drive belts due to spilling
coolant.
f Top off coolant carefully.
f Do not exceed the max. mark when topping off
coolant.
6. Screw cap firmly on.
7. Attach the runoff hose again.
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