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LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

5

INFORMATION

ANTI-FREEZE

ENGINE TYPE

MIXTURE STRENGTH

PERCENTAGE

PROTECTION

CONCENTRATION

LOWER

TEMPERATURE

LIMIT

V8 Engine

One part anti-freeze

Diesel Engine

One part water

50%

Complete protection

- 33

°

F

Vehicle may be driven away immediately from cold

- 36

°

C

Safe limit protection

- 41

°

C

Coolant in mushy state. Engine may be started and driven away after warm-up
period

- 42

°

F

Lower protection

- 47

°

C

Prevents frost damage to cylinder head, block and radiator. Thaw out before
starting engine

- 53

°

F

CAUTION: Anti-freeze content must never be allowed to fall below 25% otherwise damage to the
engine is liable to occur. Also, anti-freeze content should not exceed 60% as this will greatly
reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.

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