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Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
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Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Coolant provides
excellent protection against corrosion and
rust formation on all metals, including alumi-
num, and prevents blockages in some parts of
engine.
If you need to add coolant often, or if the
level in the reserve tank does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system should
be pressure-tested for leaks. Take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for testing.
The radiator cap must be tight sealed to pre-
vent losing coolant which may result in
engine damage. Only use a Genuine Mitsubi-
shi Parts radiator cap, or an approved equiva-
lent.
 Do not overfill the reserve tank.
 Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap
that stays sealed and lets the coolant flow
from the reserve tank back to the radiator
when the engine cools down. If you need
to change the cap, use the exact same
kind.
 Check the coolant freeze point in the radi-
ator with the proper gauge, and only when
it is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con-
tents of the reserve tank must be protected
against freezing.
 Keep the front of the radiator and con-
denser clean.
 If the temperature of the engine coolant
does not rise after the engine is warmed-
up, take your vehicle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-
ity of your choice to have the thermostat
checked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter will get dirty and dusty
from use and not filter properly. Replace it
with a new filter using the schedule in the
“WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.
* : similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrate and non-borate coolant with long
life hybrid organic acid technology
CAUTION
 Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or
any engine coolants that contain them. Using
the wrong antifreeze can corrode aluminum
parts.
 The required concentration of anti-freeze dif-
fers depending on the expected ambient tem-
perature.
Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 % concentration
of anti-freeze
Below -31 °F (-35 °C) : 60% concentration
of anti-freeze
You can check the concentration level with a
gauge from an automotive supply store, or
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
service station can check it for you.
 Do not use water to adjust the concentration
of coolant.
 Do not top off the tank with plain water only.
Water by itself boils at a lower temperature
and does not stop rust or freezing. If the
water freezes, it will damage your cooling
system. Do not use tapwater. It can cause
corrosion and rust.
Radiator cap
WARNING
 Wait for the engine to cool down before
opening the radiator cap. Otherwise hot
steam or boiling coolant could spray up
from the radiator and scald you.
Points to remember
CAUTION
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