Mitsubishi Lancer 10 coolant. Replacing technical operational liquids. How to replace

Antifreeze provides engine cooling, reducing the wear rate of its nodes and parts due to overheating. Timely replacement of the fluid becomes an integral part of the maintenance of any car. However, the relative simplicity of the procedure allows you to replace antifreeze yourself without resorting to the help of specialists.

How is the fluid level in the cooling system be checked?

The replacement of antifreeze in the Lancer is performed when the shortcomings of the existing coolant or after its expiration date. To check the level and condition of the solution, open the hood and find the expansion tank.

It should be borne in mind that the coolant is in the system under pressure, so the discovery of any traffic jams should be made with caution. It is recommended to predet to cool the engine to avoid burns and face burns. And taking into account the toxicity of the solution, all actions are carried out in gloves.

The level of antifreeze in the expansion tank has a special mark, it is to be oriented to it when replacing or checking the coolant. Reduced level indicates leakage in a system or strong overheating of the solution and emissions of steam. This factor requires checking the entire cooling system and replace fluid to a new, corresponding engine power.

Step-by-step instructions for conducting work

The replacement of antifreeze in Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is practically no different from a similar operation in other models and car brands. The procedure for this procedure is common, the main differences are based only on the difference between the assembly and the provisions of certain nodes.

To replace antifreeze in Mitsubishi Lancer 9 and 10 will need the following equipment:

• pliers and key with an end head for 14;
• gloves, clean rag;
• capacity for plum with a volume of 6 liters, TAZ is usually used;
• fully funnel.

Separate attention is paid to the choice of new antifreeze. It should be based on ethylene glycol. Often there is a concentrate with additives, its dilution is performed using distilled water.

Drain, flushing and fill new coolant with your own hands

The replacement of antifreeze on Mitsubishi does not differ from the same procedure in other cars and implies the following phasing:

• the car is parked on a flat platform, the engine give time to cool to avoid burns;
• open the radiator covers and the expansion tank;
• at the bottom of the radiator there is a drain crane - a pelvis is installed under it, open and give a coolant drainage;

• next, the antifreeze is drained through the drain valve of the cylinder block, located near the oil pressure sensor on the back of the engine - depending on the assembly and car model, the location may differ;

• at the end, the fluid is drained from the expansion tank, disconnecting it from the hose and removed for flushing;
• after the entire procedure, it should merge about 5 liters, the entire antifreeze is collected in the container, it is not allowed to shed it to the Earth due to high toxicity and danger to the environment;
• all cranes are cleaned, the system is given in its original position;
• washing is not a mandatory procedure, it is relevant when changing the brand of antifreeze or repair;
• for flushing, a special liquid or distilled water is poured into the system, then the engine is heated, after which everything merges;
• the procedure is repeated again for a qualitative result, the liquid is used only once, after it, the system is washed with distilled water;
• the less pollution in the water drained after washing, the better the result;
• a new antifreeze is poured - first in the neck of the radiator until its level begins to transfix into the hose;
• the main part is poured into the expansion tank to the base mark;
• the engine warms if the level of antifreeze fell - the liquid is attached.

A few days after replacing antifreeze in Mitsubishi Lancer, the coolant level is checked again. If he fell below - it is replenished, however, this factor may indicate leakage.

Also pay attention to fluid color. If he became brown or completely discouraged - it speaks of poor-quality products. In a good antifreeze, the color over time only darkens, but does not change significantly.

Replacement frequency The coolant depends on the operating conditions of the car. Some experts point to 60 thousand km of mileage or four years of service. However, this factor is individual and depends on the set of aspects, such as the condition of the car itself, the quality of antifreeze, environmental conditions and operation.

Air in the system

Often, when replacing antifreeze in the system, air traffic jams are formed, leading to failures. To detect them when driving the engine after the fill of the new fluid, pay attention to the temperature sensors.

If the arrow reached the red zone, and the fan did not turn on, the system is checked through the turning on the stove. The hot air supply indicates the fan fault, the cold supply - for the presence in the air traffic control system.

To eliminate the engine is devastating and allowed to cool. Then, not forgetting about pressure, open the plug of the bulk neck. The engine is reappearing and allowed to work with an open system, after which it is closed.

Experts indicate the ability to avoid the formation of air traffic jams. To do this, with the pouring of antifreeze, hoses should be accompanied by hand, not allowing the formation of bubbles. Fill the liquid at the same time should be slowly, giving air in a timely manner from the system.

According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the cooling fluid should be replaced after 4 years of operation or 60000 km of run depending on what will come before. In addition, if the antifreeze changed the color to the reddish, it is necessary to immediately replace it, because inhibitory additives and the fluid has become aggressive with respect to the details of the cooling system.

Attention: Antifreeze is mortally poisonous for all living things, so not to pollute the environment, do not merge it to the ground!

Required components:

• Antifreeze (6 liters)
• Distilled water (10 liters, if you want to wash the system)
• Face head for 14, cardanchik, extender and gate or ratchet.
• Pliers

Replacing antifreeze on Mitsubishi Lancer IX 1.6

1. First of all, you need to put a car on a horizontally flat surface and wait until the engine will cool.

2. Remove the radiator lid. In no case do not need to do this when the engine just stopped wait for 15-20 minutes, and better all 30 until OKL. The liquid will cool, otherwise you will burn not only your hands, but also a face (until the pressure is cooled in the system)

3. Open the expansion tank:

4. Remove the drain crane on the radiator. To drain the liquid from it a special device is made so as not to pour everything to the ground:

5. Now turn the antifreeze in the block, for this there is a drain plug, which is located next to the engine oil pressure sensor. Do not attempt to dive there your head, you can't see it anyway, you will have to look for her touch. It will be necessary for us: the end head on 14 with the cardanchik and the extension can be unscrewed very hard.

6. To drain the liquid from the engine block, it is best to use a wide container with a small depth, which will crawl under the car:

7. And the last place from where the fluid is pouring this expansion tank. Pliers squeeze the clashes on the hose, we take it aside and remove the hose:

8. Remove the tank that holds on a fairly simple bracket, it is enough to pull it up. Rinse with water and put in place.

9. Watch the crane on the radiator and tighten the drain plug of the cylinder block into place. As mentioned in the smart book, remove one of the heating hoses of the throttle node. It is tightened similarly to the extelling tank hose + for convenience, you can still take another half of the air filter housing.

10. Pour distilled water (for washing) to that time until it is absorbed from the very heating hose of the throttle and the fitting on which it has been stretched. At the time of the beginning of the flowing, we put heated in place and start the engine, the neck of the radiator can be left open.

11. Warm the engine to operating temperature. How the fans will work and repeat the entire drain process, with the exception of the expansion tank. Best at this stage, again, give to cool the engine.

In principle, one washing is enough, but another five-liter liter water bottle remained and it was decided to rinse the system of another time, but no longer warming the engine. After the first washing, the water took a greenish tint from the old antifreeze. After the second washing, water remained clean.

We pour a new antifreeze (do not forget to spin the crane and the tube on the engine) according to paragraph 10. It is placed about 5 liters, we also pour a new cooling fluid into the tank in the level. We warm the car to the operating temperature and the wasting. We check all connections for the presence of outers and, if necessary, fill the liquid into the tank.

According to the recommendation of the manufacturer's manufacturer, the coolant should be replaced after 4 years of operation or 60 thousand km of run (depending on what has come before). In addition, if the cooling fluid has changed the color to the reddish, it should be immediately replaced, since such a change indicates that inhibitory additives and the fluid has become aggressive with respect to the details of the cooling system.

The coolant replacement should be made only on a cold engine.

For replacement, you will need:

Antifreeze 6 L.

Head at 14, cardan, extension and knot or ratchet, pliers.

Drain of coolant from the cooling system .

Slowly and gently turn the radiator cork counterclockwise and remove it

The radiator is located a drain crane

Put on the drain crane thin tube. The second end of the tube is lowered into any container to collect an old liquid.

Open the crane on the radiator and drain the liquid.

Disconnect the hoses on the expansion tank, pre-pressing and shifting the clamps with pliers.

A drain plug on the block is not visible, it can only be addressed. It is located next to the oil pressure sensor, behind the engine. For its unscrewing and need a head on 14, a cardan and a knot.

Drain the liquid from the cylinder block

Remove the expansion tank, just pulling it up

Remove the half of the air filter housing and disconnect one of the heating hoses of the throttle assembly, compressing the clutches of the clamp of its fasteners.

After draining the liquid, the system is desirable to rinse with distilled water. To do this, we close a drain plug on the block, close the drain radiator crane, put in place and connect the expansion tank. Pour distilled water into the radiator until it flows from the heating fitting of the throttle. After, we put this fitting in place.

Get the engine with a removed radiator cork. Strong it until the fans are triggered. After jamming and repeat the entire process of plum, with the exception of the expansion tank.

After washing, fill the system with fresh liquid. It is necessary to pour slowly, fine trickle. The heating hose of the throttle assembly should be removed. After the liquid flows from this hose or from the fitting, the hose must be connected to the place and clamp a clamp.

Attention! In order to avoid burns, let the engine be cooled before the drain.

For better air removal from the system, slightly lift the left side of the car by jack. Then the fitting on the throttle node will become the highest point of the system. For better filling of the system without air traffic jams, periodically press the radiator hoses.

Tighten the fluid into the radiator until it starts to move from its neck into the hose to the expansion tank. Tightly close the radiator cork.

Connect the fitting. Pour fluid into the expansion tank to the label "F" B warming the engine to turn on the fans.

After cooling, bring the coolant level to the level.

If it is time to replace antifreeze in your Mitsubishi, then you should know the manufacturer's instructions on this.

For Mitsubishi Lancer X, the manufacturer recommends the replacement of fluid for the first time after purchase after 4 years of operation or 96,000 km, depending on which you will achieve earlier.

In subsequent times, it needs to be changed after 48,000 km or 2 years.

How many antifreeze needed

By manual, the volume of the cooling system is about 7 liters. It should be borne in mind that for a 1.5 motor antifreeze will be as follows as in the engine with a volume of 2.0.

In this process there is nothing complicated, so if you decide to replace without the help of the masters, then there are many videos in the network that everyone will tell and show.

It should be noted that it is much more difficult to replace without a pit.

Also note that antifreeze is a very toxic substance, and it is necessary to avoid inhaling its vapors and direct contact with the skin. In the absence of desire or necessary conditions, you can use the services of a well-proven car service.

What antifreeze to choose for Lancer 10

The first thing you need to consider is what antifreeze is covered in the system. Although it is customary to classify the cooling fluid in colors, today it is meaningless. Different manufacturers paint their product in that color, which are considered necessary.

So you can probably find out the antifreeze class only by saving the container with the previous replacement or having an entry in the service book. A liquid having a dark blue shade, or if it is dark green - it is Tosol, it is valuable at times less than antifreeze. If you fail to accurately determine the class of the oiled antifreeze, rinse the system with a special substance or distilled water.

To date, antifreeze is classified for several types. According to properties and composition, it is divided into: G11, G12, G12 +, G12 ++, G13. If you have a car, suppose 2008, and during operation it could have emerged corrosion on the details of the radiator, then the liquid of class G12 is better fit with it. A package of additives in antifreeges G12 + and above is suitable for cars from 2012 and newer. It does not fight so effectively with the already formed rust, but creates a durable protective layer to prevent destruction. As for brands, it is better not to save and use proven manufacturers with the name you trust. Use shops that trust and beware of fakes that literally flooded the market.

How to replace

Replacing the coolant in all cars Lancer 10 occurs almost the same. Despite the year and the volume of the motor, whether 1.6 or 1.8, or the restyling model, the technical holes on the radiator and the cylinder block are located equally. The first thing to do is to make a car cool if it is from the road.

After, you need to open the lid on the radiator, in avoiding the vacuum in the system. Then remove the engine protection and on the radiator we find the screw, which is located in the lower right corner.

By reloading it, we descend the fluid from the radiator. Then it is necessary to merge the old antifreeze from the block, removing the lower radiator hose. Pay attention to the expansion tank, there can still be a decent amount of fluid, it must be removed by any available way, for example, rubber pear. Wait a short time until everything stalks, and install the hose and the radiator plug. If you decide to use the washing, then pour it into the system, and then repeat everything again. Antifreeze must be poured into the neck of the radiator.

In order to avoid air traffic jams, you can compress the pipe with your hands during the fill and fill gradually. Then you need to start the car and add the desired amount of antifreeze into the expansion tank. After that, the replacement of the coolant is completed. Have a pleasant and warm trips.

Replacing Antifreeze Lancer 9

So, let us discuss the urgent topic soon (Epiphany frosts on the nose!) - Replacement of antifreeze. Take the experimental Lancer 9, mechanics, 2005, with mileage of 130,000 km.

"Go"! To merge the old antifreeze stands from a cold motor, just like removing the cover from the radiator, otherwise there is a chance to burn, explain until the system has cooled, it will be under pressure. If the time does not expect, it is still worth waiting for at least 30 minutes before proceeding to manipulations.

By the way, for this work you will need: (water that has passed special cleaning, with the help of which organic and mineral chemical compounds, heavy metals salts and other micro and macroelements, capable of providing negative impacts on a car or any other technique) 2 pieces \u003d 9 -10 liters, head replaceable end for 14 mm, kardanchik Kulisi, ratchet key (extension or collar), as well as pliers.

Remove the cover

2. Open the expansion tank

3. Remove the crane on the radiator. You can accommodate any draining, everything depends on your imagination, what happened to me.

4. Next, we take for antifreeze in the block. There is a drain plug (located next to the engine oil pressure sensor behind the engine, you will not be able to see it, and do not attempt. We continue to look at the touch. Here you will need a cardanchik, the end head for 14, the extension. I pay attention, unscrews quite hard.

From the block merge directly to the ground, as it is difficult to approach.

5. And the last place from where the liquid is drained - the expansion tank. The pliers squeeze the clamp on the hose, we take it to the side and remove the hose.

We take a tank, mine and put in place.

6. Watch the crane on the radiator and tighten the plug cylinder block into place. Next, we remove one of the heating hoses of the throttle node. It is tightened similar to the expansion tank hose.

7. Poule for flushing distilled water until it is absorbed from the heating hose of the throttle and the fitting, on which it has been stretched. At that moment, when the flowing begins, we put heated in place and and start the engine. The neck of the radiator leaves open.

Heat to the operating temperature, as soon as the fans are triggered, and we repeat the entire drain process, with the exception of the expansion tank. It is best to make a cool motor again, otherwise you can scream!, Unscrewing the plug of the block. Usually, one washing is quite enough, but we advise you to wash twice for soothing. In the second washing, water should be almost clean.

Ready! We twist the crane and cork (paragraph 7), but closing the radiator cork. About 5 liters climbs, pour a new cooling fluid (antifreeze) into the tank at the level. We warm the car to the operating temperature and the wasting. We check all connections for the presence of outers and, if necessary, fill the liquid into the tank.

Readers, be attentive on the roads! Congratulations on bachership frosts!

p.S. Which, by the way, this year is not terrible.