Mitsubishi — Pouring coolant
Maintenance · Cooling system
From a Mitsubishi operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Never open the radiator filler cap while the engine is operating or immediately after it is stopped; steam and hot coolant may cause burns.
- Always add coolant having the same LLC concentration.
Procedure
- Make sure the drain cocks on the engine and water pump are closed firmly.
- Remove the radiator cap and pour undiluted LLC.
- Pour water (soft water with minimal impurities) slowly to the full level.
- Loosen the air vent cocks on the upper sections of the air cooler water pipes to remove air.
- Check the radiator and other parts for coolant leaks; repair if found.
- When coolant reaches the full level, close the radiator cap securely.
- Crank the engine for about 10 seconds or less using the starters.
- Wait about 1 minute, then repeat cranking several times to remove air from the water pump.
- Check the coolant level in the radiator.
- Pour coolant to the [FULL] level in the reserve tank if installed.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- LLC concentration per LLC concentration chart
Source: Mitsubishi operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.