Check / Adjust Engine Coolant Level

Parts / Tools

  •  Coolant concentrate, if required.
Concentrate - needs diluting (best with ion-free water like from the watermaker.

Method
  • Wait until the engine is cool.
  • Open the coolant filler cap - check that the coolant level is at the top.
    • Coolant filler cap and reservoir.



  • Check the reservoir - level should be greater than 1/3rd full.
  • If either of these are low, make up a solution from the concentrate - at 50% - and top up.
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