1998 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 150
1998 Nissan Altima Manual
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If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. ● Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating. WARNING ● To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. ● Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. Perform the following procedure to open the heater water cock: 1. Turn the ignition switch ON and set the temperature control lever to the maximum hot position. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the switch OFF. DI1349 2. Open the radiator drain plug. Open the drain plug on the engine water pipe. 3. Open the radiator cap to drain the coolant. 4. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water through the radiator. 5. Close the radiator drain plug and the Do-it-yourself CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ● Major cooling system repairs should be performed by your NISSAN dealer. The service procedures can be found in an appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. 8-5