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Nissan and Datsun Versa L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 5)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Versa
Engine
L4-1.8L (MR18DE)
Year
2009
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 5
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Coolant: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT

Changing Engine Coolant

WARNING:
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To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.

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Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure.
Then turn the cap all the way.

CAUTION:
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Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.

DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.

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Arrow Indicates Front

When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Cylinder Block Assembly/Service and Repair/Disassembly And Assembly.

CAUTION:
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Perform this step when engine is cold.

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Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.

2. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and

Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair.

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

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylinder block drain plug, if removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or

repair.

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The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.

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Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plugs. Use Genuine High Performance

Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to See: Specifications/Fluid Type Specifications.

2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with the engine OFF as necessary to activate

the heater mode.

4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly with the refill tube and

the venturi assembly to the radiator cap adapter.

Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)

5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed position.
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Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze coolant or equivalent, mixed with distilled water or demineralized water. Refer to See: .

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