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Safety Tips & Guidelines. |
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The
best way to decrease accidental ingestion of antifreeze/coolant by your
pets is to keep them away from it. Handle any antifreeze, either EG or
PG, with the greatest caution. |
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Check
your driveway and under your car regularly for antifreeze leaks. If your
car's cooling system malfunctions, clean up spills thoroughly and
discard cleaning rags where pets can't reach them. |
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When you
change your antifreeze, make sure your pets are secured safely and no
children are in the area. |
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If your
engine does boil over, immediately clean up the spill wherever you are. |
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If you
even suspect your pet has been exposed to antifreeze, take it to a vet
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Be sure
to clean cats thoroughly, especially where they can lick themselves. |
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Keep your
vet's phone number by your phone for easy access. |
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Overview |
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New Mobile
Coolz® Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is compatible with ANY
antifreeze/ coolant - regardless of color - for use in ALL makes and
models of cars and light duty trucks. This Advanced formula provides a
high degree of performance durability and carefully balanced protection
against temperature extremes and rust corrosion of all cooling system
metals, including aluminum. |
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Instructions |
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Difficulty Level: 3 |
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Time to
complete: 60-90 minutes |
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Please
follow these safety guidelines: |
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Always
follow proper safety procedures to avoid personal injury while
performing vehicle maintenance. |
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Perform
this installation only when your car is off and the engine is cold.
Never handle or inspect antifreeze/coolant on a hot engine. |
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Always
wear safety glasses and gloves to avoid direct contact with any
antifreeze / coolant. |
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Always check your owner's
manual for any special cooling system instructions. |
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And always follow local laws
and regulations for proper disposal of used antifreeze / coolant. |
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Never
drain used antifreeze/coolant into storm sewers, septic systems, or
on to the ground. |
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To
complete this installation you'll need... |
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Mobile Coolz…® Concenterate
Coolant |
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Mobile Coolz…®
Ready to Use Coolant |
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Mobile Coolz… SPT
Flush |
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Garden Hose |
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Funnel |
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2 Bucket |
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Clean, Dry Cloth
or Rag |
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1. Locate the vehicle's
antifreeze reservoir tank and remove the cap. |
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2.
Remove the radiator cap from the radiator filler neck. NEVER remove the
radiator cap while the engine is hot. |
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3. Locate the radiator drain plug underneath the radiator
and place a large bucket beneath it.
If the vehicle doesn't have a drain valve, or if it's difficult
to remove, consult the service manual for further instructions.
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Open the
radiator drain plug and drain the old antifreeze/coolant to remove any
loose rust and sediment from the system. Be careful not to make contact
with the antifreeze. If this happens, rinse with soap and water
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Once it's empty, close the
drain valve. |
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4.
Put the used antifreeze/coolant into sealed containers and clearly label
them as "used antifreeze." To avoid any accidents, never use old
beverage containers or other common house hold items.
Dispose of the used antifreeze/coolant properly. Special reclamation
centers are setup in many areas for collection, so be sure to check your
local laws and regulations for proper disposal. In the meantime, store
the containers in a secure location away from any children or pets.
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5.
Inspect the condition of the cooling system hoses. If any hoses appear
brittle or cracked, they should be replaced. |
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Before refilling with new antifreeze, the cooling system must be flushed
to clean the engine. The Lubz® team recommends using a cooling system
flush like Mobile Coolz…® SPT Flush to remove any stubborn rust, grease
and sediment that plain water cannot. |
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Fill the radiator with Mobile Coolz® SPT Flush. If the vehicle does not
have a radiator filler neck, add the SPT Flush directly into the
reservoir tank. |
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Add clean
water to the radiator and then to the antifreeze reservoir tank until
the level reaches the "full cold" mark on the tank. |
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Replace the radiator and
reservoir caps. |
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Run the engine with the heater on high until the temperature gauge reads
normal operating temperature. |
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Stop the engine and allow it
to cool completely. |
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After the engine has cooled, remove the radiator and reservoir
caps...and drain the entire cooling system again. |
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When completed, close the
drain plug and fill the system with just plain water. |
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Replace the radiator and
reservoir caps and run the engine for fifteen minutes. |
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Shutoff the engine and allow
it to cool. |
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Re-drain the engine again and
then close the drain valve. |
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Check the
owner's manual for the capacity of the vehicle's cooling system before
refilling with new antifreeze. |
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Add 100% Mobile Coolz® Coolant Concentrate equal to half of the cooling
system's capacity. |
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The goal is
to have a 50% Coolant, 50% water combination. |
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Top off the system with water until the mixture reach the "full cold"
line on the overflow reservoir tank and then replace the cap. |
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Run the engine with the heater on high to fully disperse the new
antifreeze throughout the entire cooling system until it reaches normal
operating temperature. |
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Shut off
the engine and allow it to cool completely. |
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13. Check the antifreeze/coolant level at the coolant
reservoir tank. The level should reach the "full cold" line.
Top-off the system with Mobile Coolz…® Ready to Use mixture as
necessary.
Check for any spills or leaks and clean these up immediately.
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Some
vehicles may require the cooling system to be bled to remove any excess
air that entered into the engine during draining. So refer to the
vehicles service manual to see if this step is necessary and follow the
specified instructions. |
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After a few days of driving, check the antifreeze/coolant level again
and top it off with the antifreeze/coolant mixture as needed. |
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The Lubz team recommends flushing and filling your cooling system every
5 years or 150,000 miles to maintain maximum engine protection. |
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Once the
system has been drained, flushed and filled, record the vehicle's
current information into your maintenance Records. |
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Q : Why do some
coolants don't leave stain marks?
A : Some
coolants DONOT have the extra Special Rust Preventive Pigment which
forms a coat (like Paint) over the inner part of the engine. The metal
parts where the coolant comes in contact starts rusting when not in
contact with the coolant. So Rusting, Scaling & sludge formation
takes place in your engine, blocking the coolants path thus overheating
the engine & reducing the performance of the vehicle.
Q : Are
Mobile Coolz Coolants compatible with other Brands ?
A : Yes, our
coolants are chemically compatible, however you will lose the long life
protection of the extended life of our high quality products. But never
mix & use the green & the Blue Non-Amine Coolants.
Q : What
is the best Anti Freeze / coolant concentration for your vehicle ? Can I
use 100% antifreeze?
A : We recommend
that you use between 50% and 70% concentration of antifreeze. Atleast 50%
is necessary to give the adequate amount of corrosion protection. However,
we do not recommend more than 70% of antifreeze. This would cause
restriction of the heat transfer capabilities, corrosion protection and
freeze protection.
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: What is the shelf life of Mobile Coolz Coolants/Antifreeze ?
A : If the product is still in the Original sealed container then it
has a shelf life of
many years. If the
product has been opened and has not been diluted with water then it also
has a shelf life of many years.
Q : Why do some
coolants turn brown in color ?
A : In some
automobiles where coolants are not used for long duration of time there is
rust formation in the cooling systems. When coolants are used they start
removing the rust accumulated over the period of time which has no where
to escape, so it starts floating & circulating in the cooling system
and blocks small passages in the system. Thus causing the car to overheat.
So it is recommended that whenever you drain the radiator without fail
flush the cooling system with a good quality radiator flush & then
continue with a fresh fill of Genuine Quality Mobile Coolz Coolants.
Q :
Why does Mobile Coolz… leave green color stain marks ?
A :
SPT Radiator Anti-Rust contains an inhibitor package that coats and
helps protect key cooling system metals from corrosion. This product
can be added to antifreeze/coolants between changes to boost the
depleted corrosion protection of these fluids. When used according to
package directions, this specially formulated product will not cause
over-addition problems such as reduced heat transfer or inhibitor
precipitation that can be detrimental to the antifreeze in the system.
Mobile Coolz…
Coolants have a special Rust Preventive Pigment, which forms a coat (like
Paint) over the inner part of the engine which are always exposed to the
coolant. These parts are most vulnerable to rusting, scaling & sludge
formation. This green pigment forms a coat over the unprotected surface as
if the surface was painted from within and prevents the surface from
rusting. This is a special formulation adopted and developed for regions
having Tropical Climate like India. These places require more of Rust
Prevention and very little Anti freeze protection.
Q : Why do
coolants some time become pale or lighter in their color ?
A : In some
automobiles where other coolants / Anti - Freeze or Radiator Flushes and
Hard water, have been used, the remaining solvents or chemical left overs
in the cylinder jackets and the solid sludges and scales on the wall of
the radiator and the engine compartment start Neutralising the strength of
the additives and the pigments resulting to the coolant becoming pale or
lighter in color. We recommend you to use the same brand of coolant after
this occurs, to assure this doen't happen again. Preferably we advice you
to use Ready - Mix coolants (premix with water), If your water source is
contaminated or is hard water.
Q :
Does Mobile
Coolz® Antifreeze/Coolant contain phosphates?
A :Some Indian automobile manufacturers request that a
phosphate-free antifreeze be used in their vehicles. This issue is
related to the extremely high mineral content of the water in India. If
you were to mix antifreeze that contained phosphates with the type of
water we have in India, it may produce deposits that can settle in the
cooling system and promote corrosion. However, in some parts of India we
do not have this type of water problem. Typical Indian coolants have
contained phosphates (which is part of the corrosion inhibitor package)
for many years. Lubz Antifreeze/Coolant is completely safe for use in
both foreign and domestic vehicles. For those consumers who would feel
more comfortable using a phosphate-free antifreeze, our Mobile Coolz
Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant is phosphate, silicate, and borate
free. This coolant uses a special chemistry and technology that extends
the life of the corrosion inhibitor package so that it lasts for five
years or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first), and is safe for all cars
and light trucks (old or new). Mobile Coolz Extended LifeAntifreeze/Coolant
exceeds specifications approved by General Motors under their DEX-COOL®
Anti freeze and is compatible with other DEX-COOL® approved coolants.
Q :
Can I use
extenders in place of SCA's and vice versa with Mobile Coolz…Heavy Duty
Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant?
A : Both SCA and Extender are used to supplement engine coolants to
provide a fully formulated heavy duty (HD) coolant. However, SCA's and
Extenders are as different as conventional silicate HD coolant is to
Extended Life HD coolants. SCA chemistry is typically based on a
combination of nitrite and inorganic corrosion inhibitors, while
Extenders are typically based on nitrite and organic corrosion
inhibitors. The use of SCA's in Extended Life coolants or Extenders in
silicate formulations will negate the benefits of the additive and could
jeopardize the cooling systems life.
Q :
What about topping off with Lubz® Heavy Duty Extended Life
Antifreeze/Coolant?
A : Topping off with conventional silicate antifreeze/coolant in a
system protected with Extended Life antifreeze/coolant is not
recommended. Topping off with a small amount (less than 15% of total
cooling system capacity) of conventional antifreeze/coolant will not
upset the ability of the Extended Life antifreeze/coolant to protect the
cooling system. Continued topping off with conventional silicate coolant
will over time dilute the Extended Life antifreeze/coolant enough for it
to become a silicate formulation. Heavy Duty cooling systems should be
routinely checked for antifreeze/coolant leaks at regular service
intervals. Any worn or leaking components should be repaired or
replaced.
Q :
How do I flush
my cooling system and install a fresh fill?
A : Using a chemical flush prior to the fresh fill of
antifreeze/coolant is an effective way to remove deposits from the
cooling system. Lubz® offers several flushes that are designed for
everything from routine maintenance to lime or rust scale. All of these
cleaners are compatible with the cooling system components of any
vehicle. We recommend the following: Use Lubz® SPT Flush for routine
maintenance. Use Mobile Coolz ® Super Radiator Cleaner to remove
corrosion and lime scale. If the directions on each of these cleaners
are followed correctly, the end result will be an empty radiator and
mostly water in the engine block and heater core. At this point, use a
mix Mobile Coolz® Antifreeze/Coolant and water. This is easily
accomplished if you know the capacity of the cooling system. Example: If
the owners manual of your vehicle indicates that the capacity of the
cooling system is 6 Liters, then you need to install 3 Liters of pure
antifreeze. Note: Once the desired amount of concentrated
antifreeze/coolant has been installed, the cooling system must be topped
off with water to ensure a complete fill.Then backflushing the cooling
system. This backflush will remove more deposits than the chemical
cleaner alone. If you are able to access the inlet heater hose on your
vehicle, we recommend that you use one of the cleaners and then
backflush the system.
CAUTION: Wash the stain marks with water
thoroughly & consult your doctor if coolant has been swallowed or has
entered in your eyes.
Mobile Coolz... Coolants have a special Rust Preventive Pigment, which forms a coat (like
Paint) over the inner part of the engine which are always exposed to the
coolant and are most vulnerable to rust formation. |
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