Warning! Work is carried out on a cold engine, subject to safety precautions (antifreeze is poisonous).
The location of the drain plug of the radiator and cylinder block on 4-cylinder engines
1. Drain plug
2. Cylinder block
The location of the drain plugs on the V6 3.0L engine
1. Drain plugs
The location of the drain plugs on the V6 3.0L engine
1. Drain plugs
Fluid change and flush
1. Place a vessel under the radiator drain plug.
2. Unscrew the radiator cap and drain the liquid into a vessel.
3. Substitute a vessel under the drain plug of the cylinder block, unscrew the plug and drain the liquid.
4. Check and, if necessary, replace damaged cooling system hoses.
5. Rinse the radiator with a stream of clean water, if necessary, rinse with a special detergent.
6. Disconnect the tank hose, drain the liquid, rinse the tank and put on the hose.
7. Tighten both drain plugs.
8. Move the heater lever to the maximum heat dissipation position.
9. Pour liquid (in a 50/50 ratio of water and antifreeze) to the bottom of the tank.
10. Without plugging the radiator, warm up the engine until the liquid is overflowed.
11. Stop the engine and after cooling, fill in the liquid to the edge of the neck. Close the cork.
12. Start the engine and check for leaks.