Engine Coolant - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual
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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is located in
the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the "LOW" and "FULL" marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold.
Petrol-powered vehicles without
turbocharger, Diesel-powered
vehicles
FULL
LOW
Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger
FULL
LOW
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the "LOW" level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
WARNING
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Do not open the radiator cap (B) while
the engine is hot. The coolant system is un-
der pressure and any hot coolant escap-
ing could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. Some parts of the engine are cast
aluminium alloy, and periodic changing of the en-
gine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of
these parts.
Use "DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOL-
ANT PREMIUM" or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-
silicate, nonamine, non-nitrate and non-bo-
rate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid
technology
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent pro-
tection against corrosion and rust formation of all
metals including aluminium and can avoid block-
ages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine
block, etc.
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Maintenance
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer.
The required concentration of anti-freeze differs de-
pending on the expected ambient temperature.
Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-freeze
Below -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-freeze
CAUTION
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Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
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Do not use water to adjust the concentra-
tion of coolant.
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Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
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Do not top up with water only.
During cold weather
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary to prevent damage to engine
and radiator due to freezing.
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