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2011 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)

Draining

2011 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)SECTION Draining




ENGINE COOLANT


Draining


WARNING:
- Never change engine coolant when the engine is hot to avoid being scalded.
- Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.





1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.

A :Radiator drain plug hole
Arrow :Vehicle front

When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plug on cylinder block. Disassembly And Assembly.
2. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Flushing.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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