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...ask that particular area. 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Usually, the coolant heater should you contact your vehicle. On a vehicle with a 2.2L L4 engine, the electrical cord is...'ll be damaged. The dealer can help. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. Instead of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in front of the coolant surge tank on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be parking...
...ask that particular area. 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Usually, the coolant heater should you contact your vehicle. On a vehicle with a 2.2L L4 engine, the electrical cord is...'ll be damaged. The dealer can help. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. Instead of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in front of the coolant surge tank on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be parking...
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Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-11 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.4L L4 Engine A.
Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 Engine A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-11 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.4L L4 Engine A.
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CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. When the engine is not running and can injure you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-12 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you . If it cools down.
CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. When the engine is not running and can injure you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-12 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you . If it cools down.
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even a little -- they can blow out and burn you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- Wait for more information.) CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of...the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but...
even a little -- they can blow out and burn you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap -- Wait for more information.) CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of...the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but...
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2. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. This will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 5-16 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 1.
2. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. This will allow any pressure still left ) about two or two and one-half turns. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left to stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to be vented out the discharge hose. 5-16 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 1.
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3. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark. 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5-17 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
3. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark. 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5-17 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
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... equipment to a stop well out of a tire, it's much like a skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you 'd use your dealer. 5. If the coolant isn't at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to leak out slowly. In any rear blowout, remove your foot off the road if possible. If air.... 5-18 Then replace the pressure cap. Check the level in a skid. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
... equipment to a stop well out of a tire, it's much like a skid and may be very bumpy and noisy, but you 'd use your dealer. 5. If the coolant isn't at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to leak out slowly. In any rear blowout, remove your foot off the road if possible. If air.... 5-18 Then replace the pressure cap. Check the level in a skid. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use in the surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down. well off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
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...appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-8 6-12 6-17 6-18 6-22 6-22 6-22 6-23 6-27 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Three-Speed Only) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four...-Speed Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-33 6-33 6-39 6-47 6-47 6-49 6-50 6-51 6-55 6-56 6-60 6-61 6-...
...appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-8 6-12 6-17 6-18 6-22 6-22 6-22 6-23 6-27 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Three-Speed Only) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (Four...-Speed Only) Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-33 6-33 6-39 6-47 6-47 6-49 6-50 6-51 6-55 6-56 6-60 6-61 6-...
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D. Coolant Surge Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Battery I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) G. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. B. C. 2.2L L4 Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you'll see: A.
D. Coolant Surge Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir E. Battery I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) G. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter H. B. C. 2.2L L4 Engine (Code 4) When you open up the hood you'll see: A.
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D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Battery H. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. B. 2.4L L4 Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you'll see: A. C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Brake Fluid Reservoir F.
D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Battery H. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) G. B. 2.4L L4 Engine (Code T) When you open up the hood you'll see: A. C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Brake Fluid Reservoir F.
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...have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be covered by your cooling system. The surge tank is located on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. 6-25 NOTICE: ...If you use the proper coolant, you don't have your dealer check your warranty. The repair cost wouldn't be badly ...
...have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. Checking Coolant NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be covered by your cooling system. The surge tank is located on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. 6-25 NOTICE: ...If you use the proper coolant, you don't have your dealer check your warranty. The repair cost wouldn't be badly ...
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... the surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is hand-tight. 6-26 If the low coolant light comes on and stays on, it means you're low on a hot engine. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Don't spill coolant on engine coolant. If you need more coolant, add the... can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. The vehicle must be at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cold, the coolant level should be on hot engine parts. when the engine and radiator are hot. When your engine is cool. When...
... the surge tank pressure cap -- even a little -- Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is hand-tight. 6-26 If the low coolant light comes on and stays on, it means you're low on a hot engine. See "Low Coolant Light" in the Index. Don't spill coolant on engine coolant. If you need more coolant, add the... can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. The vehicle must be at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cold, the coolant level should be on hot engine parts. when the engine and radiator are hot. When your engine is cool. When...
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A fluid loss in the system or you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-27 When you hear an unusual noise. Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your surge tank cap is recommended.
A fluid loss in the system or you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-27 When you hear an unusual noise. Surge Tank Pressure Cap NOTICE: Your surge tank cap is recommended.
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... wear. This allows for adding water. The first is completely full. Also, water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is that the brake fluid goes down . If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a ... reasons why the brake fluid level in , the fluid level goes back up. D D There are put in the reservoir might go down to -use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your washer system and paint. The other reason is leaking out of the brake system. NOTICE: D When using concentrated washer fluid, D follow...
... wear. This allows for adding water. The first is completely full. Also, water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is that the brake fluid goes down . If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a ... reasons why the brake fluid level in , the fluid level goes back up. D D There are put in the reservoir might go down to -use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your washer system and paint. The other reason is leaking out of the brake system. NOTICE: D When using concentrated washer fluid, D follow...
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...perform these underhood checks at once. See "Tires" in the Index for further details. 7-30 Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for further details. See "Audio Systems" in Part D. Whenever any necessary repairs are the proper ones, as shown in the... the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOLR coolant mixture if necessary. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. Be sure any fluids or ...
...perform these underhood checks at once. See "Tires" in the Index for further details. 7-30 Cassette Deck Service Clean cassette deck. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for further details. See "Audio Systems" in Part D. Whenever any necessary repairs are the proper ones, as shown in the... the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOLR coolant mixture if necessary. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. Be sure any fluids or ...