Check The Coolant Level - ILMOR MV8 Owner's Manual

CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL

This procedure applies to boats equipped with closed cooled cooling
system. Because this process should be completed while the engine is cool
(in order to avoid burns), it is recommended that this check be completed
prior to starting the engine.
1. Ensure the engine is OFF and the engine safety starting switch is
disconnected. Leave the throttle/shift control lever in neutral. Open the
engine compartment. Locate the closed cooling system tank adjacent to
the engine.
2. Remove the cap and check the level. Verify that the fluid is at the
FULL COLD line. (When the engine heats, the water will expand; that
is the reason the tank should not be full when the engine is cold.) If
the level is at or below that, add 5-year extended warranty propylene
glycol coolant premixed 50/50 with water. The cooling system will take
between 5.8 gal (22 L) and 6.8 gal (26 L) of coolant in total.
3. If the tank was completely or nearly empty, see your certified Ilmor
dealer for immediate assistance as the engine cooling system will likely
require purging. This function should be completed only by a trained
Ilmor service technician.
NOTICE: Always maintain the correct coolant level. Failure to maintain
coolant at the proper level will cause potentially serious engine damage.
The warranty does not cover engine damage due to overheating or any
other cause associated with improper coolant levels.
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