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Nissan and Datsun Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant (Draining): Service and Repair

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Cube
Engine
L4-1.8L (MR18DE)
Year
2010
Section
Coolant › Service and Repair › Draining
MaintenanceDraining · page 1 of 5
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Coolant: Service and Repair
Draining

ENGINE COOLANT

Draining

WARNING:
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Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator.

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Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn it all the way.

1. Remove engine under cover.

2. Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.

Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front

CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
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When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder
Block Assembly/Service and Repair/Disassembly And Assembly.

3. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.  See: Engine, Cooling and

Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.

4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.  See:

Flushing.

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