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Scion xA L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE) (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Scion
Model
xA
Engine
L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)
Year
2006
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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recommended.

NOTICE:  Never use water as a substitute for engine coolant.

c) Check the coolant level inside the radiator by pressing the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand.

If the coolant level goes down, add coolant.

d) Install the radiator cap securely.
e) Slowly pour coolant into the radiator reservoir until it reaches the full line.
f) Warm up the engine until the cooling fan operates. 

1) Set the air conditioning as follows while warming up the engine.

2) Maintain the engine speed at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm and warm up the engine until the cooling fan operates.

g) Press the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand while warming up the engine.

NOTICE:  When pressing the radiator hoses:
^

Wear protective gloves.

^

Be careful as the radiator hoses are hot.

^

Keep your hands away from the radiator fan.

h) Stop the engine and wait until the coolant cools down.
i)

Remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level inside the radiator.

j) Check the coolant level in the radiator reservoir.

If the coolant level is low, add SLLC to the reservoir full line.

3. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS

a) Fill the radiator with engine coolant and attach a radiator cap tester.
b) Pump the tester to 137 kPa (1.4 kgf/cm2, 19.9 psi) and check for leakage.

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