Concentration Measurement - Mitsubishi Eclipse Workshop Manual

COOLING -
Seruice
Adjustment
procedures
14-5,
o
o
CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT
Measure
the
temperature and specific gravity
of
coolant
to
check the antifreeze concentration.
ET4FDAB
the
engine
o
o
RECOMMENDED ANTIFREEZE
Antifreeze
Allowable concentration
HIGH
OUALIry
ETHYLENE
GLYCOL ANTIFREEZE COOLANT
30-60%
Caution
lf
the
concentration
of
the
antifreeze
is
below
3O%,
the
anti-corrosion property will
bo
aOwrtety
affected.
ln addition,
if the concentration is above
600/o,
both the anti-freezeing and engine cooling prcpertieo will
decrease,
affecting the engine adversely. For these raasons, be sure
to
maintain ttre concentnatinn
lenel
within the
specffied range.
COOIANT
INSPECTION
1.
Check
that the coolant
level
in
FULL
and LOW
limits.
2.
Check
to
be sure that there isn't
the
presence of oil in the
coolant.
DRIVE
BELT
TENSION INSPECNON
Refer
to
GROUP 11
-
Engine Adjustment.
Standard value:
30-60%
(allowable concentration range)
ElaEl^/L
the
reserve
tank is within
o
O
o
Ii
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