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3-41. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICING (Contd)
6. Check antifreeze solution for required lowest expected ambient temperature with optical
antifreeze/battery tester (Table 3-1).
7. Install radiator cap (1) on filler neck (2).
Table 3-1. Guide for Preparation of Antifreeze Solutions
ETHYLENE-GLYCOL -60°F (-51 °C) INHIBITED MIL-A-46153
LOWEST EXPECTED
AMBIENT
QUARTS OF
ARCTIC GRADE ANTIFREEZE
TEMPERATURE
ANTIFREEZE
-90°F (-68°C)
°F
°C
REQUIRED
MlL-A-11755
+20
-7
9
Freezing point of -90°F (-68°C).
+10
-12
11-3/4
Issued ready for use and must not
0
-18
16
be mixed with any other liquid.
-10
-23
19
-20
-29
20-1/2
-30
-34
23-1/2
-40
-40
25
-50
-46
26-112
28
-55
-48
Use arctic grade
Below -60
Below -51
antifreeze (-90°F) (-68°C)
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Connect battery ground cable (para. 4-48).
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