Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

Maintenance, Car Care

117

Coolant Level

f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EX-

TREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR 

VEHICLE” on Page 116.

The cooling system is filled at the factory with a 

permanent coolant. 

It provides year-round protection from corrosion 

and freezing down to –31°F/–35°C (Nordic coun-

tries –40°F/–40°C). 
f Only use antifreeze authorized by Porsche. 

Checking and topping off coolant level 

The expansion tank for the coolant is located on 

the front side of the engine compartment in the 

middle.
f Check the coolant level regularly.
When the engine is cold and the car is level the 

fluid level must lie between the “MIN” and “MAX” 

markings. 

may be fatal if swallowed. 
f Do not open the cap of the expansion tank 

while the engine is hot. 

f Allow the engine to cool down before opening 

the cap and protect your hands, arms and face 

from any possible escape of hot coolant. 

f Keep coolant out of children’s reach. 
f Also, keep coolant away from your pets.

They can be attracted to it should there be a 

spill, or to used coolant left in an open contain-

er. Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed.

1. Switch engine off and let it cool.

Please observe the chapter “COOLING SYS-

TEM” on Page 60.

2. Remove runoff hose.
3. Cover the expansion tank cap with a thick rag.

Open cap slowly and carefully and allow over-

pressure to escape. 

Then unscrew cap completely.

4. Read off coolant level (figure).
5. Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water in 

equal parts, and do not exceed the “MAX” 

mark.

50% gives protection down to –31°F/–35°C

60% gives protection down to –58°F/–50°C 

coolant.
f Top off coolant carefully.
f Do not exceed the max. mark when topping off 

coolant.

6. Screw cap firmly on.
7. Attach the runoff hose again.

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