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Nissan and Datsun Altima GLE L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1997)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Altima GLE
Engine
L4-2.4L (KA24DE)
Year
1997
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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3. Remove drain plug on water pipe.
4. Close radiator drain plug and tighten drain plug on water pipe securely.

Note: Apply sealant to the thread of drain plug on water pipe.

34-44 Nm (25 - 33 ft lb)

FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM

5. Open air relief plug.
6. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then reinstall air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and

reinstall radiator cap.

7. Run engine and warm it up sufficiently.
8. Race engine 2 or 3 times under no-load.
9. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.

10. Drain water.
11. Repeat step 1 through step 10 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

12. Open radiator cap and air relief plug.

13. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level following step 1 though step 9. Follow instructions attached to anti-freeze container for mixing ratio

of anti-freeze to water.

Engine coolant level

With reservoir tank: 7.8l (8-1/4 Us qt)
Reservoir tank: 0.7l (3/4 US qt)

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