20-1142 Draining and adding coolant to system - antifreeze protection table
1 | Cap |
2 | Radiator |
3 | Expansion reservoir (T2) |
4 | Drain plug 10 Nm |
5 | O-ring |
6 | Drain plug 30 Nm |
7 | Seal |
Total capacities of cooling system with heating system and mixing ratio of anticorrosion/antifreeze agent 1) and water 2) in liters
Model | Engine | Total capacity in liters | Mixing ratio of anticorrosion/antifreeze agent and water in liters for antifreeze protection down to |
-37 °C | -40 °C | |||
T1 | 601/602 | 7.0 | 3.5/3.5 | 3.75/3.25 |
T2 | 601 | 11.5 | 5.75/5.75 | 6.25/5.25 |
1) See Specifications for Service Products Sheet 325.0
2) See Specifications for Service Products Sheet 310
Notes
For reasons of corrosion protection, the cooling system must be filled in summer and winter (all year) with the following coolant mixture:
50 % by vol. of fresh water
50 % by vol. of anticorrosion/antifreeze agent
This regulation applies also without the restrictions to countries in tropical regions.
The portion of anticorrosion/antifreeze agent must not exceed 55 % by volume. This ensures that the maximum antifreeze protection is achieved down to -40 °C. If too much anticorrosion/antifreeze agent is poured in, increased coolant temperatures are likely.
Modern engines make increasing use of components made of light alloy (aluminium alloys), e. g. radiator, cylinder head and water pump. Contrary to the general opinion that "aluminium cannot rust", it is particularly these components which have to be especially protected against corrosion. This can only be assured by using the specified coolant mixture.
Special tool
Commercially available tool
Antifreeze tester Preston-VV- Check (Union Carbide) | e. g. Ph. Gather D-4020 Mettmann |
Draining
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1 Set heater to maximum output.
2 Place a clean and suitable vessel below the radiator.
3 Unscrew drain plug (4) together with O-ring.
4 Carefully unscrew radiator cap (1).
5 Unscrew drain plug (6) and take off together with seal (7).
6 Screw drain plug (6) with new seal (7) tight, 30 Nm.
7 Screw drain plug (4) with new O-ring tight, 10 Nm.
Adding coolant to system
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1 Pour coolant into the radiator.
Note
The coolant must be between the markings (MAX) and (MIN).
2 T2:
Pour in coolant up to the marking (MAX) on the expansion reservoir (3) (arrow).
3 Screw reservoir cap (1) tight.
4 Run engine until the thermostat opens (coolant temperature approx. 90 - 100 °C).
The reservoir cap must be opened carefully.
5 Check coolant level, top up coolant if necessary.
6 Check antifreeze protection; alter mixing ratio to correct ratio if necessary.
7 Check cooling system for leaks (20-1010).
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