Attention! Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with upholstery and painted surfaces of the vehicle. In case of contact, flush coolant immediately with plenty of water. Antifreeze is highly toxic if ingested. Do not leave antifreeze in an open container or in a puddle on the floor. Children and pets may be attracted to its sweet smell and provoke a desire to taste it.
1. The cooling system is filled with a mixture of water and ethylene glycol called antifreeze. This mixture does not freeze down to -40°C, if necessary. In addition, the mixture prevents corrosion and raises the boiling point of the liquid.
2. Every 50,000 km (or every 2 years) it is necessary to replace the coolant and flush the cooling system (see chapter 1). Using the fluid for a longer period of time without replacement increases the likelihood of corrosion and scale formation in the cooling system. If in your area "tough" water, i.e. it contains dissolved soaps, use only distilled water to prepare the coolant.
3. Before adding antifreeze to the cooling system, check all hose connections in the system, as antifreeze increases its fluidity as the engine warms up. Under normal conditions, the coolant hardly needs to be replenished. Therefore, if the coolant level keeps dropping, find and fix the leak.
4. The exact ratio of water and antifreeze in the mixture depends on climatic conditions. The mixture must contain at least 50% but not more than 70% concentrated antifreeze. Before adding antifreeze to the cooling system, read the table on the antifreeze container. You can use a hydrometer to check the antifreeze content in the coolant (pic. 2.4) or a special indicator strip (type of litmus paper). Use antifreeze recommended by your vehicle manufacturer.
