2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 233

of coolant and water. Fill the reservoir tank slowly up to the MAX level. Then install the radiator cap and close the air release plug(s). 7. Start the engine and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature. Then race the engine 2 or 3 times under no load. Watch the coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating. 8. Stop the engine. After it completely cools down, refill the radiator up to the filler opening. Fill the reservoir tank up the MAX level. SDI1110 SDI0419 9. Check the radiator drain plug and engine block drain plugs for any sign of leakage. 3. Open the air release plug(s) to drain the coolant. 4. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water through the radiator. ¼ Waste coolant must be disposed of properly. ¼ Check your local regulations. 5. Close the radiator drain plugs and engine block drain plugs securely. 6. See the "9. Technical and consumer information" section for cooling system capacity. SDI1189 Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mixture 8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself