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owners manual VW Transporter T4
owners manual VW Transporter T4 - year of production: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 - VW Transporter T4 Westfalia oweners manual EN
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
When the coolant level is too low on ve-
the vehicle is driven up a long hill in too
hicles with an automatic coolant level moni-
low a gear with engine speed very high and
toring device, it is indicated by the coolant
at very high ambient temperatures - see
temperature/coolant level warning lamp
"Fan" on next page.
flashing continuously (see page 47).
If the cause of the overheating cannot be
Coolant losses found and eliminated, contact a Volks-
wagen dealer as soon as possible other-
Coolant loss normally indicates leakwiss ien seriou the s damage may be done to the
system. In this case the cooling system
engine.
should be checked by a Volkswagen dealer
without delay. It is not sufficient merely to
Topping up coolant
add coolant. Switch engine off and let it cool down. Then
cover expansion tank cap with a cloth and
In a sealed system losses can only occur if
turn cap carefully to the left and remove.
the boiling point of the coolant is exceeded
as a result of overheating, and coolant is
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forced out of the system. Attention
The expansion tank is in the engine com- Do not remove expansion tank
partment on the bulkhead - see Fig. Overheating can occur if: cap when engine is hot - Danger
of scalding.
the flow of cooling air is reduced, e.g. by
The correct coolant level is essential to the System is under pressure.
a radiator muff, very dirty radiator fins
satisfactory operation of cooling system.
(leaves, dust, insects) or additional driving
For this reason, the coolant level should be If, in an emergency only water can be
lights in front of the cooling air intake.
checked regularly, and this is best done added, the correct mixture concentration
when refueling. the boiling point of the coolant has been
must be restored with the specified coolant
lowered by an incorrect mixture - see previ-
The level can only be checked properly additive (see previous page) as soon as
when engine is not running. ous page. possible.
the radiator fan is not working - see
The coolant level must be between the MIN
"Fan" on next page - or,
and MAX marks on the expansion tank
when engine is cold and can be slightly
above the MAX mark when it is warm.
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