manual Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 162

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 160 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 160 Checking and topping up fluids Checking coolant level workshop without delay. It is not sufficient merely to top up the Be careful when checking the coolant. coolant. If there are no leaks in the system, a loss of coolant can only occur if the coolant boils and is forced out of the system as a result of overheating. WARNING • The cooling system is under pr essure. Do not unscrew the cap Fig. 120 Engine on the expansion tank when the engine is hot: you could be compartment: Mark-scalded by escaping steam ings on radiator expan-• The coolant and coolant additive can be a health hazard. Store sion tank the coolant additive in the original container in a safe place out of reach of children – risk of poisoning. – Switch off the ignition. – Cover the cap on the expansion tank with a cloth, and Caution carefully unscrew the cap anti-clockwise ⇒. Radiator sealants must not be added to the coolant. Such additives – Read off the coolant level on the inside of the radiator could seriously impair the function of the cooling system. expansion tank ⇒ fig. 120. When the engine is cold it must be above the “min” mark. When the engine is hot it Topping up the coolant may be slightly above the marked area. The expansion tank is located in the engine compartment on the – Add coolant. right. Its location is also shown in the illustration of the engine – Turn the cap clockwise until it engages. compartment ⇒page156. The coolant level should be checked with the engine switched off.Make sure that the coolant meets the required specifications ⇒page159, “Coolant”. Do not use a different type of additive if anti- The coolant level is monitored by a warning lamp in the instrument freeze additive G12++ is not available. In this case use only water cluster ⇒ page 35. However, we recommend that it should be and bring the coolant concentration back up to the correct level as checked occasionally. soon as possible by putting in the specified additive. Coolant losses Always top up with fresh, unused coolant. Any loss of coolant normally indicates a leak in the cooling system. Fill up only to the top edge of the marked area. Excess coolant is In this case the cooling system should be inspected by a qualified forced out of the system through the valve in the filler cap when the engine gets hot.

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