Engine coolant level check and replacement

• Fuse electrodes: overheating due to unsuitable fuel, faulty tappets.
• High electrode wear: harmful additives in the fuel or oil, knock, overheating.
• Etc.

• When refitting, lubricate the threading with engine oil and torque the spark plugs as follows:

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHECK AND REPLACEMENT

Check

• Visually check whether the coolant level in the expansion reservoir is included between the MIN and MAX marks.

Replacement

• Position the vehicle on a shop jack.
• Loosen and remove the expansion reservoir cap.

IMPORTANT: Never remove the expansion reservoir cap when the engine is hot!

• Lift the vehicle.

1. Drain the coolant by disconnecting the radiator outlet sleeve. Collect the coolant in a suitable container.

IMPORTANT: The anti-freeze mixture used for engine cooling is a hazard for paintwork: avoid all contacts with painted parts.

• Reconnect the radiator sleeve and all the disconnected pipes. Check clip torque.
• Refill with fluid of the prescribed and amount to reach the MAX mark on the expansion reservoir.
• Start the engine at take it to running temperature so to open the thermostat and bleed the residual air from the circuit.
• When the engine is cold, top-up to the MAX mark on the expansion reservoir.
• Close the expansion reservoir pressurised cap.

IMPORTANT: Do not mix anti-freeze fluids of different type and make!
Do not use anti-rust additives: they may not be compatible with the anti-freeze used!