PROPER CARE


Inspecting Your Coolant Recovery Reservoir

*EASY*

If your engine is equipped with a coolant recovery reservoir, the reservoir should be checked each month. Use this procedure:

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground with the engine OFF, the parking brake engaged, and the transmission in PARK (for automatic) or REVERSE (for manual). Raise the hood.
  2. Be sure the rubber hose connecting the radiator filler neck with the coolant recovery reservoir remains attached and that it reaches the bottom of the reservoir. If the hose is too short or kinked, the coolant recovery reservoir will not work properly and air will be sucked into the cooling system, thus reducing its efficiency. The hose must reach the bottom of the reservoir to avoid intake of air.

    COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR
  3. If the bottom of the plastic recovery reservoir appears darker than the top, sediment such as rust or scale has collected in the bottom of the recovery reservoir. Remove the reservoir, empty the contents, and clean the reservoir. Make sure that the reservoir vent is not clogged. If so, wash it clean.
  4. Replace the reservoir and fill it with fresh coolant. Attach the recovery hose and close the hood.


OPEN THE HOOD


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