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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)03 · Information
03 · General

Fluids

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Capacities, fluids and lubricants › Fluids
InformationFluids

FLUIDS

Brake Fluid

Use only AP New Premium Super DOT 4 brake fluid or Castrol Girling Universal DOT 4 brake/clutch fluid. DO NOT use any other type of fluid.

Anti-freeze solutions

The overall anti-freeze concentration should not fall, by volume, below 50% to ensure that the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are maintained in all climates. Anti-freeze concentrations greater than 60% are not recommended as cooling efficiency will be impaired.

Use UNIPART Superplus 3 Anti-freeze and Summer Coolant to protect the cooling system.

The cooling system should be drained, flushed and refilled with the correct amount of anti-freeze solution at the intervals given on the Service Maintenance Check Sheet.

CAUTION: No other ’universal’ anti-freeze should be used with UNIPART Superplus 3 Anti-freeze and Summer Coolant.

If UNIPART Superplus 3 Anti-freeze and Summer Coolant is not available, use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze containing no methanol with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors which meet specifications BS6580 and BS5117 suitable for use in mixed metal engines. To ensure the protection of the cooling system against corrosion, these anti-freezes must be renewed every 12 months.

After filling with anti-freeze solution, attach a warning label to a prominent position on the vehicle stating the type of anti-freeze contained in the cooling system to ensure that the correct type is used for topping-up.

The recommended quantities of anti-freeze for different degrees of frost protection are:

SolutionAmount of anti-freezeCommences freezingFrozen solid
50%Litres°C°F°C°F
’K’ Series models2.5-36-33-48-53
’D’ Series models2.2-36-33-48-53
’L’ Series models3.5-36-33-48-53
’T’ Series models3.75-36-33-48-53

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