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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceqChanging CoolantChange coolant according to ScheduledMaintenance (page 8-3).llllllCAUTIONUse only soft (demineralized) waterin the coolant mixture. Water thatcontains minerals will cut down onthe coolant's effectiveness.Don't add only water. Always add aproper coolant mixture.The engine has aluminum parts andmust be protected by an ethyleneglycol-basedcoolant to preventcorrosion and freezing.DO NOT USE coolants ContainingAlcohol, methanol, Borate orSilicate.These coolants could damage thecooling system.DO NOT MIX alcohol or methanolwith the coolant. This could damagethe cooling system.Don't use a solution that containsmore than 60% antifreeze.This would reduce effectiveness.NOTEIf the “FL22” mark is shown on or nearthe cooling system cap, use FL22 typeengine coolant. If engine coolant otherthan FL22 type is used, the enginecoolant must be replaced earlier thanthe specified replacement intervalindicated in the scheduled maintenance(page 8-3).Except FL22 typeFor mixture percentage:ProtectionAntifreezesolutionVolumeDemineralizedwaterAbove _ 16°C (3°F) 35% 65%Above _ 26°C ( _ 15°F) 45% 55%Above _ 40°C ( _ 40°F) 55% 45%FL22 typeFL22 type engine coolant concentration isfactory adjusted. Use the product as it iswithout diluting it.8-22