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Coolant: Fluid Type Specifications

Specified type:

A mixture of soft water and ethylene-glycol based coolant/anti-freeze.

CAUTION: The engine has aluminum parts that can be damaged by alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. Do not use alcohol or methanol in the system.
Use only ethylene-glycol based coolant. Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will hamper the
coolant's effectiveness.

Specified mixture percentages, water/coolant:

Protection above -16°C (3°F) ...........................................................................................................................................................................  65% / 35%
Protection above -26°C (-15°F) ........................................................................................................................................................................  55% / 45%
Protection above -40°C (-40°F) ........................................................................................................................................................................  45% / 55%

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