2001 Oldsmobile Alero Support Question
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Question posted by Kissybear101 on February 15th, 2014
2001 Allero Leaking Coolant
I had a top resevoir hose 3/8" seeping coolant out of it. I replaced it & now leak is worse & spitting antifreeze on me. Looks like its coming from the lower left side of engine what could be wrong now?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
2001 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual
Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 22628010 A First Edition
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
... SIGNALS
LIGHTER
DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
PARKING LAMPS
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
HORN BRAKE
FASTEN SEAT BELTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
POWER WINDOW
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN
AIR BAG
FOG LAMPS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
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For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Here...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
... 2-29 2-31 2-32 2-34 Windows Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) Trunk Theft PasslockR New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transaxle Only) 22-34...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
You'll get easier starting your vehicle.
2-24 Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
3400 V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine In very cold weather, 0_F (-18_C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... could overheat and cause a fire. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Instead of the engine coolant surge tank. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-...coolant heater plugged in the area where you have, and some other things. How long should you don't, it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Also, the wrong...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... on. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you hear a chime, your engine is too hot. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you turn your engine coolant has overheated. Low Coolant Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when you can.
2-64 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
.... For each setting, adjust the temperature knob as desired. Heating
On cold days, use FLOOR and the outside (0_F (-18_C) or lower). An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can reach the rear seat passengers. To defrost the front window quickly, turn the temperature knob all the way...
Owner's Manual - Page 217
... the other vehicle. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the heavy, unpainted metal engine part on your vehicle towed. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with good battery. 3. Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant warning light on the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. See "Roadside Assistance...
Owner's Manual - Page 218
... be badly damaged. NOTICE:
If your warranty.
5-9 Stay away from the engine if you keep driving when your engine if it .
Stop your engine is no coolant, your vehicle can be covered by your engine catches fire because you see or hear steam coming from it overheats, and get everyone away from the vehicle until there...
Owner's Manual - Page 221
... be at or above the FULL COLD mark. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there is cold, the coolant level should be burned. Don't touch them. That could cause an engine fire, and you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
... --
CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at the coolant surge tank, but be no leak, with the engine on, check to the Coolant Surge Tank
If you use of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR coolant at high speed. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information. They are running . If...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
... engine parts. If you spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. This will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. So use the recommended coolant. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. CAUTION:
You can be vented out the discharge hose.
5-15 Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will allow any pressure still left...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... down. Then replace the pressure cap. If the coolant isn't at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. If the level is hand-tight. 4. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... do not need to check the fluid level unless you add only DEX-COOLR extended life coolant. Adding fluid won't correct a leak. A fluid loss in the Index. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in this system could indicate a problem. To check the fluid level, take the cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 262
... the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap -- The vehicle must be at the FULL COLD mark, or a little higher. See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for more information on engine coolant. If the light comes on and stays on, it means you...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
... burned if you hear an unusual noise. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it is hand-tight.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. A fluid loss in the system or you spill coolant on a hot engine. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. Have the system inspected and...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
... Fluid
What to use the proper fluid.
Always use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
6-26 If you need windshield washer fluid, be at the fluid level... the engine compartment towards the front of the vehicle.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located on location. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at...
Owner's Manual - Page 315
...mountainous terrain. -
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. j Replace spark plugs. Inspect hoses.
SERVICED BY:
7-14 An Emission Control Service. In heavy city traffic...refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. Uses such as found ...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
... completed at least once a year. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for damage, tears or leakage. Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Look for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack...
Owner's Manual - Page 322
Replace any components that have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
7-21 Brake System Inspection
... parts. You may need to have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Replace parts as needed.
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