The cooling system is filled with an ethyl-ene glycol base coolant.
In the correct concentration the coolant pro-vides excellent corrosion and freeze protec-tion for the entire cooling and heating sys-tem and must therefore not be replaced by plain water even in summer.
The coolant level should be between “LOW”
and “FULL” mark on the coolant surge tank when the engine is cool. The level rises at engine operating temperature and drops again when the engine cools down.
If the level falls below the “LOW” mark, refill the radiator with a 50/50 mix of soft water and antifreeze specified, to provide freez-ing and corrosion protection.
Severe Conditions
• When most trips are less than 6km.
• Operating when outside temperatures remain below freezing and when most trips are less than 16km.
• When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
• When operating in dusty areas.
• Towing a trailer.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change Engine oil changes are to be carried out depending on time intervals and mileage in-tervals, since oil loses its lubrication prop-erties not only through engine operation but also through ageing.
Under exceptional conditions e.g. frequent cold starts or predominantly urban traffic and stop-and-go traffic, the engine oil and en-gine oil filter should be changed at shorter intervals rather than the recommended main-tenance schedule.
Engine oil filter elements should be replaced at the same time with engine oil.
WARNING
Used engine oil and their containers can be a hazard to health and the environment.
• Do not dispose of used engine oil in household refuse waste.
• Use your local authorized waste disposal facilities when disposing of used engine oil.
7–10 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Antifreeze Water In order to protect your vehicle in extremely cold weather, use a mix 40% soft water and 60% antifreeze specified.
Coolant concentration
WARNING
Scalding hot coolant and steam could be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury.
Never remove the coolant surge tank cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
WARNING
Take precautions to prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the skin or eyes.
• If contact happens, rinse affected areas immediately with plenty of water.
• If irritation persists, consult doctor.
CAUTION
The engine or cooling system could be damaged.
• The antifreeze content of the cool-ant should be maintained at a minimum of 50%. The antifreeze content must not be allowed to exceed 60%.
• Do not use alcohol or methanol an-tifreeze or mix them with the speci-fied coolant.
• Use only soft (demineralized) wa-ter in the coolant mixture.
• Do not overfill the coolant.
• If frequent additions are required, contact Ssangyong Dealer for cool-ing system check.
Coolant concentration
Use of non-recommended coolant and anti-freeze could cause damage to the cooling system.
• Only use Ssangyong recommended coolant and anti-freeze.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7–11
OVERHEATING
If the engine coolant temperature gauge shows an overheating condition or you have another reason to suspect the engine may be overheating, stop and park the vehicle.
The air conditioning must be off. Leave the engine idling for a few minutes and check that the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is not operating, turn the ignition off and consult your Ssangyong Dealer im-mediately.
If the fan is operating and if steam is not coming from the engine compartment, open the engine hood and idle the engine until it cools.
If the fan is operating but the temperature is not lowered, stop the engine and let it cool.
Then, check the coolant level. If it’s low, check for leaks in the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and connections, radiator, and water pump, revr tank.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if cool-ant is still leaking, do not run the engine until these problems have been corrected.
Consult Ssangyong Dealer immediately.
Change of Coolant
Model Service interval Capacity
10.5 ~ 11.0 L
10.0 ~ 10.5 L 11.0 ~ 11.5 L D29ST
G23D G32D
Change every 60,000 km or 3 years.
And, inspect and replenish as necessary.
7–12 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
To add the brake fluid, first wipe away and dirt then unscrew the fluid tank cap. After removing the cap, top up the fluid to the MAX mark and tighten the cap securely after-wards.
WARNING
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly.
• If steam is seen, don’t go to front of vehicle. Get everyone away from the vehicle.
• Switch off engine.
• Allow engine to cool.
• Open engine hood when steam is no longer visible.
• Do not remove coolant surge tank cap until the engine and radiator are cool.
WARNING
The brake fluid can irritate hands and eyes.
• Do not allow brake fluid to make contact with skin or eyes.
• If contact happens, rinse affected areas immediately with plenty of water.
• If irritation persists, consult a doc-tor.
Service interval Capacity
Change every 2 years
Approx. 0.7L (Level must be
maintained at MAX level.)