MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L (2008)
7. Refill the coolant into the coolant reserve tank up to the F mark on the tank.
8. Install the cooling system cap.
Caution:
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If the water temperature gauge rises too high, stop the engine and decrease the water temperature to prevent overheating. Then, verify the
malfunctioning part and repair or replace it.
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If the engine coolant level in the coolant reserve tank is below the L mark during engine coolant air bleeding operation, stop the engine, and
after the engine coolant temperature decreases, add engine coolant. Then, resume the engine coolant air bleeding operation.
9. Start the engine and warm up the engine by idling.
10. After the engine warms up, perform the following steps. At this time, be careful of the coolant temperature to prevent overheating.
1. Run the engine at approximately 2,500 rpm for 5 min.
2. Run the engine at approximately 3,000 rpm for 5 s, then idle.
3. Repeat step (2) 4-5 times.
11. Stop the engine, and inspect the coolant level after the coolant temperature decreases. If it is low, repeat steps 7-10.
12. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.
