1 | Cooling system reservoir cover |
2 | Drain plug on the block |
3 | Radiator's drain |
B20.00-0029-01
B20.00-0065-01
B20.00-0053-01
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Warning | Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. | Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers. | |
1 | Remove coolant system reservoir end cover (1) | Cooling and heating system - Check condition of radiator, lines and hoses | |
Cooling and heating system - Check condition of radiator, lines and hosesEngine 612.9 | |||
Before changing the coolant, check the cooling and heating system for the tightness and state | |||
If the vehicle is equipped with heating, actuate the command to the open position. | |||
2 | Drain the coolant | Drain/fill in coolant | |
| Remove grease and scale in the cooling system | Engine 612.9 | |
The coolant and eventual corrosion residues must be totally drained, packed and discarded according to the environment protection laws in force. | |||
If necessary, clean the grease and scales. Service to be invoiced separately. | |||
3 | Fill the cooling system | Drain/fill in coolant | |
Topical note | Notes on coolant | ||
The coolant level must be in the reservoir's maximum indication mark. | |||
Engine 904.9Cooling system - Approximate level | |||
Engine 612.983Cooling system - Approximate level | |||
Engine 904.9, 924.9Engine block coolant drain plug | |||
Engine 612.983Coolant drain plug on crankcase | |||
Warning | Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. | Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. | |
4 | Without installing the cap (1), run the engine during 1 to 2 minutes at variable revolutions | ||
5 | Stop the engine and replenish the coolant system level if necessary | Use only the coolant at the recommended composition. | |
6 | Put the cooling system's reservoir cap (1) | Record the coolant change in the Maintenance Manual. |
Engine cooling system capacity |
Number | Designation | Engine 904.943/970, 924.990/991 in Type 979 | |||
BF20.00-B-1001-01F | Cooling system - Approximate level | Vehicles without retarder | Litros | 16 | |
Do not mix products between classes | Anti-corrosive/anti-freeze CLASSES MB 325.0, MB 325.3, MB 325.5 | % | 50 | ||
Anti-corrosion CLASS MB 312.0 | % | - | |||
Product already diluted | Anti-corrosive/anti-freeze CLASSES MB 326.0, MB 326.3 | Litros | 16 | ||
Vehicles with retarder | Litros | - | |||
Do not mix products between classes | Anti-corrosive/anti-freeze CLASSES MB 325.0, MB 325.3, MB 325.5 | % | - | ||
Anti-corrosion CLASS MB 312.0 | % | - |
Engine cooling system capacity |
Number | Designation | Engine 612.983 in type 979.0 | |||
BF20.00-B-1001-01L | Cooling system - Approximate level | Do not mix products between classes | Capacity | litros | 12 |
Anti-corrosion/anti-freeze CLASSES MB 325.0, MB 325.5 | % | 50 | |||
Product already diluted | Anti-corrosive/anti-freeze CLASS MB 326.0 | litros | 12 |
Referenced documents
- ah2000n208001a Notes on coolant
- ap2000b2050d Cooling and heating system - Check condition of radiator, lines and hoses
- ap2000b2050ta Cooling and heating system - Check condition of radiator, lines and hoses
- ap2000b208001g Drain/fill in coolant
- ar2000b1030d Remove grease and scale in the cooling system
- as0000z000501a Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.
- as2000z000101a Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.