FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
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To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.
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Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up
pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block.
3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION: Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.
Radiator drain plug: 1.19 Nm (0.12 kg-m, 11 inch lbs.)
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them.
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
4. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank to specified level.
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Refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
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Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck slowly of less than 2 l (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) a minute to allow air in system to
escape.
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Use Genuine Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at MAX level): Approximately 10.0 l (10-5/8 US qt, 8-3/4 Imp qt)