Check And Replacement Of Engine Coolant; Check Engine Coolant Level At Reserve Tank; Check Engine Coolant Quality; Replace Engine Coolant - Volkswagen Taro 1989 Workshop Manual

C H E C K A N D R E P L A C E M E N T O F E N G I N E
C O O L A N T
1. Check engine coolant level at reserve tank
The coolant level should be berween the "LOW" and ''FULY lines
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the "FULC' line
2.
Check engine coolam quality
There should not be any excessive deposRs of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole, and the coolant
should be free from oil
If excessively diny, replace the coolant
3.
Replace engine coolant
(a) Remove the radiator cap or water outlet cap
(b)
Dram
the coolant from the radiator and engine d m n cocks
(Engtne dram cock is at l e t front of engine block )
(c) Close the d r m cocks
(d) Ftll the system wlth coolant.
Use a good brand of ethylene-glycol base coolant, mixed
according to the manufacturer's directions.
Capacw (wth Heater)
2Y: 7.0 litera 4Y: 7.4 1ters
(e) Install the radiator cap or water outletcap.
(q
Stan the engine and check for leaks
(g) Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary