Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk2 > Drive unit | 1.9/77 kW TDI PD Engine | Engine cooling | Removing and installing parts of the cooling system | Draining and filling up coolant (Fabia II, Roomster)

Draining and filling up coolant (Fabia II, Roomster)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Catch pan, e.g. -VAS 6208-

t	Pliers for spring strap clamps

t	Refractometer -T10007-

Note

Collect drained coolant in a clean container for proper disposal or reuse.

WARNING

Hot steam or hot coolant may escape when the compensation bottle is opened. Cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully.

–	Open the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir.

–	Remove the sound dampening system → Body Work; Rep. Gr.50.

–	Position drip tray (e.g. -VAS 6208 -) under the engine.

–	Turn the drain plug -arrow- on the radiator to the left and draw backwards, if necessary fit auxiliary hose onto connection.

–	Also detach the front coolant hose at bottom of oil cooler -arrow- and allow remaining coolant to drain off.

Note

Observe the disposal instructions for coolant.

Note

Replace O-rings.

–	Fit coolant hose onto oil cooler -arrow-.

–	Screw in coolant drain screw -arrow-.

Select the appropriate coolant additive from the → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts or from the list of allowed coolant additives → Fabia II, → Roomster.

–	In a clean reservoir mix drinking water and coolant additive in the correct mixing ratio → Fabia II, → Roomster.

–	Fill the cooling system through the connection of the expansion reservoir, until the maximum marking of the coolant level is reached.

–	Seal expansion reservoir.

–	Run engine until fan starts.

WARNING

Hot steam or hot coolant may escape when the compensation bottle is opened. Cover the cap with a cloth and open carefully.

–	Check the level of coolant and top up if necessary. When engine is at operating temperature the coolant level must be at the “max” marking, when engine is cold between the “min” and “max” markings.

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