Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Refilling
ENGINE COOLANT
Refilling
1. Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
Radiator drain plug : See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View
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If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Block
Assembly/Service and Repair/Disassembly And Assembly.
2. Check that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). See: Filters/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair/Exploded
View.
4. Disconnect heater hose (1) at position (Black Arrow) in the figure.
Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front
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Enhance heater hose as high as possible.
5. Fill radiator (1) to specified level.
CAUTION:
Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments
(alternator etc.).
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Pour coolant slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4
Imp qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape.
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When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the engine coolant.
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Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
See: .