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Question posted by frogfarm62 on June 19th, 2013
Where Do I Add Coolant To Safari Gmc Van.?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... these publications carefully. Owner Assistance Information booklet. There is interested in your pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle. How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION
1993 GMC Safari Owner's Manual
Welcome
Thismanualhasbeenprepared to acquaintyouwiththeoperationand maintenance of our continuing interest in your complete satisfaction.
Owner's Manual - Page 4
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GMC,and SAFARI are registered We Thismanualincludesthelatestinformationatthetime reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without furthernotice.Forvehiclesfirstsold in Canada,substitutethename"General Motors ofCanada ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
Wheel Anti-lock Brakes
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ANTILOCK
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Brake (Standard Cluster)
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Owner's Manual - Page 118
... and turn off the
If you haveadigitalcluster,aboxaroundthetemperaturesymbolwillalso flash if yourengineistoohot. Features & Controls
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Standard Cluster
Digital Cluster
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If youhavethestandardcluster,youhaveagagethatshowstheengine coolanttemperature.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY! If thegagepointermoves to do.See"Engine Overheating" in theIndex.
2-60...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
... tape or strap it,,to helpenterandexit
your vehicle between the rear door and the so thatthetrailer or thebodywon'tpull floor,withenoughoftheharness
wheel
it.
of the van near the rear well.Theharnesshasnoconnector,andyoushouldhaveaqualifiedservice person wire your vehicle's frame rail. Wrap the harness together and tie neatly so. PO664
Assist handles are located...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
... isn't properly secured. The vehicle should tightly be supported on a dolly. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine:
a hot'
PO452 Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about engine on your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, don't have it towedontherearwheels on therear unlessyoumust. If avehiclewithall-wheeldrivemustbetowedwith...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
... engine if itoverheats,andgetout cool.
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NOTICE
If your warranty. If thewarningcontinues,
pull over,stop,andparkyourvehiclerightaway.
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If thewarningdoesn'tcomebackon,you no coolant, your vehicle can be badlydamaged.Thecostlyrepairswouldnot be covered by your engine catches fire because you 're in a traffic jam,shiftto N (Neutral). If youhaveanairconditioner...
Owner's Manual - Page 217
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If thereseems to be no leak,starttheengineagain to the Coolant Recovery Tank If youhaven'tfound a problemyet,butthecoolantlevelisn'tatorabove FULL, add a 50/50 mixture of cleanwater (preferabledistilled)and antifreeze at the coolant. How to Add Coolant to see if thefanruns I CAUTION
Heaterandradiatorhoses,andotherengineparts,canbeveryhot. If youruntheengine,itcould...
Owner's Manual - Page 218
... plain water or thewrongmix,your cooling system be can dangerous. Plain water, or someotherliquidlikealcohol,canboilbeforethe proper coolant mixwill. coreandotherparts.Usetherecommendedcoolant
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In cold weather,water canfreezeandcracktheengine,radiator,he? A
Adding only plain water to your enginecouldget too hotbutyouwouldn'tgettheoverheatwarning. ' Yourengine couldcatchfireandyou...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
Steam scalding and liquids a cooling fromhot system blow can add the propercoolant mix directly to turn thepressurecap.
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5-1 3 If theoverheatwarningcontinues,there'sonemorethingyoucantry. can out andburnyoubadly.Theyareunderpressure,and if you turn the radiatorpressure cap-even ...
Owner's Manual - Page 220
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If youhear a hiss,waitforthat pressure left. r
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.A. You canremovetheradiatorpressurecapwhenthecoolingsystem, includingtheradiatorpressure capandupperradiatorhose,isnolonger hot.
Thenkeepturningthepressurecap,butnowpushdownasyou
Removethepressurecap. Turn thepressurecapslowlytotheleftuntil it .
2. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Owner's Manual - Page 239
....andthen it showshow to its appearance care Service ...6-3 Fuel ...Hood Release ...Engine Cover ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Rear Axle ...All-Wheel Drive ...Front Axle...Engine Coolant ...Power Steering Fluid...Windshield Washer Fluid...Brake Master Cylinder ...6-4 6-8 6-15 6-20 6-23 6-23 6-24 6-26 6-30 6-31 6-32 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-8 6-9 Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
... in thehoodandreturntheprop letthehooddownandcloseitfirmly. Engine Oil
It's a goodidea to drop or spillthingsthatwillburnonto enaine.
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Thingsthatburncangetonhotenginepartsandstart a fire.These includeliquidslikegasoline,oil,coolant,brakefluid,windshield or rubber. You or otherscould washerandotherfluids,andplastic a beburned.Becarefulnot to checkyourengine oil everytimeyougetfuel. hot...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
.... Butyoumustusetherightkind.Thissectionexplainswhat kind of oiltouse.Forcrankcasecapacitysee'CapacitiesandSpecifications" in allthe way.Remove it again,keepingthetip lower.
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When to Add Oil: If the oil isatorbelowthe ADD line,thenyou'llneedto addsome oil. To Check EngineOil: Pulloutthedipstickandclean it withapapertowel orcloth,thenpushitback in theIndex.
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Owner's Manual - Page 260
... for a hot check.
Service & Appearance Cape
1. Pulloutthedipstickand
2. If the fluidlevel is where it shouldbe,pushthedipstickback
in allthe
To Add Fluid: RefertotheMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhatkindof transmission fluid to in theIndex. it withacleanrag
orpapertowel. Afteraddingfluid,recheckthefluidlevelasdescribedunder"How Check". Whenthecorrectfluidlevelisobtained...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
... theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminehowoften to checkthe in theIndex. Service d& Appearance Care
How to Check Lubricant:
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If thelevelisbelowthebottom of thefillerplughole,you'llneed to add to raisethelevel to changeit.See"ScheduledMaintenanceServices" the Index.
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What to Use: Refer to theMaintenanceSchedule to determinewhatkindoflubricantto use.See"RecommendedFluidsandLubricants...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
If youhaveaproblemwithengineoverheating,see"Engine Overheating" in theIndex. Protectagainstrustandcorrosion.
youusethese,youdon'tneed to 258°F(125°C). Giveboilingprotectionup to add anythingelse.
6-26 Letthewarninggagesworkastheyshould. What to add coolant when it is low. E
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The following explains your vehicle will: Givefreezingprotectiondown to -20°F (-29°...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
burned. 1 CAUTION
Addingonly plain watertoyourcoolingsystemcanbedangerous. Plain water,orsome otherliquidlikealcohol,canboilbeforethe propercoolantmixwill. Use * ->\I 50/50 mix of clean water a andproper antifreeze. Your vehicle'scoolantwarningsystemisset forthepropercoolantmix.Withplainwaterorthewrongmix,your engine could be-- Your engine could catch fire and you or others could ...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
.... is cold,thecoolantlevelshouldbeat COLDLEVEL, ora atthe
Whenyourengineiswarm,thelevelshouldbeupto littlehigher.
TO Add Coolant: If youneedmorecoolant,addthepropermix coolant recovery tank. Don't ill c-dant on hot a engine.
To...Neverturntheradiatorpressure cap-even a little-whentheengineandradiatorarehot. I
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Service & Appearance Care
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Owner's Manual - Page 341
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Gages Fuel ...2-63 Voltmeter ...2-64 Gasolines for Cleaner Air......6-35 2-66,4-24 High Beams...2-31 High-Low Beam...Reminder Light ...2-44
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Engine 2.16. 3-9 Block Heater ...Coolant ...5-11 6-2.6 Coolant Temperature Gage-...2-60 Cover ._ ...6.15 Exhaust...2.24. 6-41 Fan Noise...5-16 Identification...6.60. 6-64 Oil(See"Oil") Overheating ...5-8...
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