Outlander 4WD L4-2.4L (4B12) (2008)
Coolant: Service and Repair
ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE)
Check the cooling system parts such as the radiator, heater and oil cooler hoses, thermostat and their connections for leakage and damage.
WARNING: When removing the radiator cap, use care to avoid contact with hot coolant or steam. Place a shop towel over the cap and turn
the cap counterclockwise a little to let the pressure escape through the vinyl tube. After relieving the steam pressure, remove the cap by
slowly turning it counterclockwise.
1. Remove the radiator cap and drain plug to drain the coolant.
2. Remove the water feed hose B, and drain the coolant in the water jacket.
3. Remove the radiator condenser tank assembly and drain the coolant.
4. Drain the coolant then clean the path of the coolant by injecting water into the radiator from the radiator cap area.
5. Install the water feed hose B.
6. Securely tighten the radiator drain plug.
7. Assemble the radiator condenser tank assembly.
CAUTION:
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Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use of an improper
anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the aluminum components.
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Vehicles for California emission regulation: If the coolant contact the PremAir direct ozone reduction (DOR) radiator, wash it with water
at once.
8. By referring to the section on coolant, select an appropriate concentration for safe operating temperature within the range of 30 to 60%. Use
special tool MB991871 to refill the coolant. A convenient mixture is a 50% water and 50% antifreeze solution [freezing point: -31° C (-24° F)].
Recommended antifreeze: Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalent
Quantity: 9.5 dm3 (10.0 quarts) 10.0 dm3 (10.6 quarts) [Vehicles with Towing Package or DOR radiator]
9. Reinstall the radiator cap.
10. Start the engine and let it warm up until the thermostat opens.
11. After repeatedly revving the engine up to 3,000 r/min several times, stop the engine.
12. Remove the radiator cap after the engine has cooled, and pour in coolant up to the brim. Reinstall the cap.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the radiator condenser tank assembly.