Lowering coolant level, Page 6 – MAHLE RTI MCX-1 (Rev E) User Manual
Page 7
Page 6
VERY IMPORTANT
Open valve on wand only while end is in fluid.
Do not suck air as the pump may loose its prime.
Green Hose
Water
Radiator
Overflow
Pump
Black Hose
Hose
Radiator
Wand
Heater
Engine
Core
Block
OFF
& O
VER
FLO
W
LO
W
ER
R
AD
IAT
OR
O
FF
EX
CH
AN
GE
C
OO
LA
NT
OR
FIL
L R
AD
IAT
O
R &
OV
ER
FLO
W
& O
VE
RFL
OW
L O
W
ER
RA
DIA
TO
R
EM
PT
Y W
AST
E T
AN
K
EX
CH
AN
GE
CO
OLA
NT
& O
VE
RFL
OW
FIL
L R
AD
IA
TO
R
OF
F
EM
PTY
W
AS
TE
TA
NK
EM
PT
Y W
AS
TE
TA
NK
LO
WE
R R
AD
IAT
OR
& O
VE
RF
LO
W
FIL
L R
AD
IAT
OR
& O
VE
RF
LO
W
EX
CH
AN
GE
CO
OLA
NT
OR
EM
PT
Y W
AS
TE
TA
NK
OF
F
FIL
L R
AD
IAT
OR
& O
VE
RF
LO
W
EX
CH
AN
GE
CO
OL
AN
T
OF
F
LO
WE
R R
AD
IAT
OR
& O
VE
RF
LO
W
OF
F
LOWERING COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING: Coolant in the vehicle cooling system may be extremely hot and
under great pressure. Wear safety glasses and use protective
clothing and gloves. Use extreme caution when removing radiator
cap and hoses.
1.
Slowly and carefully remove the cap from the radiator.
2.
Remove cap from overflow container.
3.
Attach the wand to the black hose. Close the valve.
4.
Turn control valve to LOWER RADIATOR & OVERFLOW.
5.
Press the top of LOWER RADIATOR & OVERFLOW selector switch to turn on
pump.
6.
Use the Wand to empty the overflow container and lower the level of coolant
in the radiator to a level just below the upper hose connecting the radiator to the
engine. Open valve on wand as required.
7.
Press bottom of LOWER RADIATOR & OVERFLOW selector switch to turn off
pump.
8.
Replace caps on the radiator and overflow container.