galantebeige
11-16-2003, 10:27 PM
I have a question on this procedure, it is pretty much straight forward, but....., oh well, first some background info (from the 8G manual):
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ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE)
Check the cooling system parts such as the radiator, heater
and hoses, thermostat and the connections for leakage and
damage.
Changing Coolant
Use the specified engine coolant (Refer to P.00-32.).
1. Set the temperature control knob to the "HOT" position.
2. Let the engine operate until the engine coolant warms, and
then stop the engine.
CAUTION
When removing the radiator cap, use care to avoid contact
with hot coolant or steam. Place a shop towel over the cap
and turn the cap counterclockwise a little to let the
pressure escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving the
steam pressure, remove the cap by slowly turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the radiator cap, radiator drain plug and engine
drain plug to drain the coolant.
4. Remove the reserve tank and drain the coolant.
5. After completely draining the coolant, reinstall the drain
plugs and flush the engine and radiator using a radiator
cleaning fluid.
6. After the flushing is completed, completely drain the
cleaning fluid and install the radiator drain plug and engine
drain plug.
7. By referring to the SELECTION OF COOLANT section,
select an appropriate concentration for safe operating
temperature within the range of 30 to 60%. Refill the coolant
at the selected concentration. A convenient mixture is a 50%
water and 50% antifreeze solution [freezing point: -31 degrees C (-
32.8 degrees F)].
Engine coolant total capacity (including coolant
reserve tank):
<2.4L Engine> 7.0 dm3 (7.4 quarts)
<3.0L Engine> 8.0 dm3 (8.5 quarts)
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The
use of an improper anti-freeze can cause the corrosion of
the aluminum components.
8. Reinstall the radiator cap.
9. Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat
opens.
10.After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min
several times, then stop the engine.
11.Remove the radiator cap after the engine has become cold,
and pour in coolant up to the brim. Reinstall the cap.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the reserve tank.
12.Add coolant to the reserve tank between the "FULL" and
"LOW" mark if necessary.
The manual says to change it after 4 yrs or 60,000 miles, and every 2 yrs or 30,000 miles thereafter (whichever comes first)
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Anyways, I have it all covered, but one thing: step 3 says "Remove....[the] engine drain plug...[to drain]."
Question: Were is this engine drain plug?? :?: Can't find it anywhere, I tried the manual a bit, but nothing. I do know were is everything else. :wink:
Thanks for any info
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ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE)
Check the cooling system parts such as the radiator, heater
and hoses, thermostat and the connections for leakage and
damage.
Changing Coolant
Use the specified engine coolant (Refer to P.00-32.).
1. Set the temperature control knob to the "HOT" position.
2. Let the engine operate until the engine coolant warms, and
then stop the engine.
CAUTION
When removing the radiator cap, use care to avoid contact
with hot coolant or steam. Place a shop towel over the cap
and turn the cap counterclockwise a little to let the
pressure escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving the
steam pressure, remove the cap by slowly turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the radiator cap, radiator drain plug and engine
drain plug to drain the coolant.
4. Remove the reserve tank and drain the coolant.
5. After completely draining the coolant, reinstall the drain
plugs and flush the engine and radiator using a radiator
cleaning fluid.
6. After the flushing is completed, completely drain the
cleaning fluid and install the radiator drain plug and engine
drain plug.
7. By referring to the SELECTION OF COOLANT section,
select an appropriate concentration for safe operating
temperature within the range of 30 to 60%. Refill the coolant
at the selected concentration. A convenient mixture is a 50%
water and 50% antifreeze solution [freezing point: -31 degrees C (-
32.8 degrees F)].
Engine coolant total capacity (including coolant
reserve tank):
<2.4L Engine> 7.0 dm3 (7.4 quarts)
<3.0L Engine> 8.0 dm3 (8.5 quarts)
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The
use of an improper anti-freeze can cause the corrosion of
the aluminum components.
8. Reinstall the radiator cap.
9. Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat
opens.
10.After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min
several times, then stop the engine.
11.Remove the radiator cap after the engine has become cold,
and pour in coolant up to the brim. Reinstall the cap.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the reserve tank.
12.Add coolant to the reserve tank between the "FULL" and
"LOW" mark if necessary.
The manual says to change it after 4 yrs or 60,000 miles, and every 2 yrs or 30,000 miles thereafter (whichever comes first)
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Anyways, I have it all covered, but one thing: step 3 says "Remove....[the] engine drain plug...[to drain]."
Question: Were is this engine drain plug?? :?: Can't find it anywhere, I tried the manual a bit, but nothing. I do know were is everything else. :wink:
Thanks for any info