Scania Draining the coolant Service Manual
Draining the coolant system
WARNING!
General
• The cooling system operates with overpressure. There is a risk that hot coolant or
steam may be emitted if the system is opened while hot.
• Hot coolant can cause burns.
• Avoid skin contact with coolant. Skin contact may cause irritation.
• Always wear protective goggles and rubber gloves when handling coolant.
• Scania corrosion inhibitor, ethylene glycol and other coolant additives can be fatal
if swallowed.
Tools
Examples of suitable tools from Scania:
General
Number Designation
99 301 Quick release coupling
87 129 Complete unit for coolant
03:55-00 Issue 1 en-GB 1 (2)
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Scania CV AB 2012, Sweden
Draining the coolant system
Note:
587 129
99 301
307 398
Work description
1. Drain the coolant using coolant draining unit 587 129.
2. The coolant remaining in the cylinder block can be drained through the drain
plugs found on certain engine variants.
The coolant volume increases when components are connected to the cooling system:
• Retarder + 20 litres
• Oil cooler and hose
• Auxiliary heater Webasto
Work description
03:55-00 Issue 1 en-GB 2 (2)
©
Scania CV AB 2012, Sweden
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