Car engine cooling system Mitsubishi Colt 4 and 5

General description of the cooling system
Cooling System Diagram 1 - coolant pump; 2 - pipeline; 3 - cylinder block; 4 - thermostat; 5 - thermostat housing; 6 - heater radiator; 7 - radiator. All vehicles are...

Elements of the cooling system
Elements of the SOHC engine cooling system 1 - coolant pump; 2 - bracket; 3 - thermostat housing; 4 - emergency coolant temperature sensor; 3 - thermostat; 6 -...

Checking the level and topping up the coolant
Examination Despite the presence of an emergency temperature and coolant level warning lamp, you should not rely on it completely and, from time to time, check the...

Draining, flushing and filling the cooling system
Coolant drain The vehicle must be on a level surface. Drain the coolant as follows: If the engine is cold, unscrew the cap of the radiator and expansion tank. If the...

Radiator — removal, flushing and installation
Radiator mounting elements 1 - radiator; 2 - expansion tank; 3, 5 - upper radiator support; 4 - radiator cap; 6 - upper radiator hose; 7 - drain plug; 8 - automatic...

Thermostat — removal, inspection and installation
On all models the frameless thermostat is established. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Drain the coolant. Remove all parts that restrict access to the...

Coolant pump — removal and installation
Removing Install the car on a lift or overpass, or use a viewing hole. Drain the coolant into a special container. Remove the front toothed belt cover. Remove the...

Electric fan — removal and inspection
The electric cooling fan is mounted on the radiator shroud. Remove the cover to remove it (3) from the radiator, disconnect the fan plug and remove the fan (2) together...

Coolant temperature sensor — removal, installation and inspection
Gasoline engines are equipped with 2 temperature sensors, diesel engines have one double temperature sensor. They consist of an NTC element (NTC - negative temperature...

Troubleshooting on the road
If the fan stops while driving, do the following. Disconnect the plug from the thermostat. Bridge the two pins of the plug with a piece of insulated wire. If the fan...

Expansion tank — removal and installation
The coolant expansion tank is mounted in the engine bay on top of the left mudguard and is maintenance free. It is very important not to remove the reservoir cap until...

Antifreeze and corrosion inhibitors — general information
If the temperature is expected to drop below 0°C, drain some of the water and add an appropriate amount of ethylene glycol antifreeze to the cooling system. If...

Coolant Hoses — Service and Repair
Elements of the coolant line 1 - pipeline of the cooling system; 2 - hose of the lower radiator pipe; 3 - thermostat housing; 4 - heater hose; 3 - hoses; A - DOHC...

Diagnosis of malfunctions of the cooling system
The engine cooling system ensures its operation in the optimum temperature regime, equal to 82-95°C under various operating conditions. ATTENTION: Some car models have a...