Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 115

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VEHICLE CARE COOLING SYSTEM The cooling system is sealed and gene-Only use quality phosphate-free antifre- rally requires little attention. eze containing ethylene gly col. Such anti- The cooling system has been filled at the freeze is av ailable at y our Audi dealer. WARNING factory with a permanent coolant which does not need to be changed. The cool-Antifreeze is poisonous! Always store ant consists of a mixture of water and the antifreeze in its original container and manufacturer' s coolant additive G11 –well out of the reach of childr en. If you antifreez e on glycol basis with anticorro-drain the coolant, it must be caught sion additives (40% for USA models; 60% for Canadian models). This mixture and safety reused. Dispose of it pro- assures the necessary frost protection perly without endangering the envi- and protects the entire cooling systemronment. against corrosion and scalding, and rai- Since the expansion tank is transparent, ses the boiling point of the coolant, Checking the coolant level the cap need not be removed to check Do not reduce the concentration of the The coolant level should be checked the coolant level. coolant in the summer by adding plain from time to time, and always before go-When the engine is cold, the coolant water. The coolant additive proportion ing on a longer trip. level in the transparent expansion tank must be at least 40% but not more should reach the MINIMUM filler mark WARNING (arrow). than 60%, to maintain the antifreez e To reduce the risk of being burned, protection and the cooling efficiency. When the engine is warm, the coolant never open the hood if you see or For year round driving, antifreeze is ad- level will rise slightly above the mark. T he hear steam or coolant escaping from ded at the factory for temperatures down the engine compartment. Wait until no expansion tan* is also equipped with an to steam or coolant can be seen or heard electric coolant level checking device. -13 °F/ -25 °C (USA) before carefully opening the hood. If the coolant lev el drops below the MINI- MUM mark the coolant warning light will -40 °F/ -40 °C (Canada) come on. Refer to “Auto-Check System" on page 54 for details. Always heed WA RNINGS on page 102. 113

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