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Cooling System Specifications: Flushing: Refilling

Fill radiator with a 50 percent mixture of water and anti-freeze. Install radiator cap to first notch to keep spillage to a minimum. Start and run engine until upper radiator hose warm indicating thermostat is open. Remove radiator cap carefully and add coolant mixture until system is full. Install radiator cap. Fill coolant recovery reservoir to "FULL COLD" mark. See Fig 1 . Run engine until engine temperature stabilizes. Check cooling system for leaks.

Fig 1: Typical Coolant Recovery System
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