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Engine Fan(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. A. yellowblue Cooling System (Gasoline Engine) When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. 5-12
Engine Fan(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. A. yellowblue Cooling System (Gasoline Engine) When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. 5-12
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If you run the engine if there is a leak. 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. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. 5-13 Don't run the engine, it isn't, you could lose all coolant. If it could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you drive the vehicle. yellowblue CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be burned.
If you run the engine if there is a leak. 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. NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. 5-13 Don't run the engine, it isn't, you could lose all coolant. If it could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you drive the vehicle. yellowblue CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be burned.
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... is set for more information.) CAUTION: Adding only plain water to be burned. How to Add Coolant to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. Turn off the engine. at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of coolant other than DEX-COOLR is not covered...
... is set for more information.) CAUTION: Adding only plain water to be burned. How to Add Coolant to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. Turn off the engine. at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of coolant other than DEX-COOLR is not covered...
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... spill coolant on a hot engine. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: You can try. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. yellowblue NOTICE: In cold weather, water can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the...
... spill coolant on a hot engine. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: You can try. You can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. yellowblue NOTICE: In cold weather, water can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the...
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they can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. 5-16 Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. yellowblue CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. even a little --
they can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. 5-16 Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. yellowblue CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. even a little --
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Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn it first stops. (Don't press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator 2. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. 5-17 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it . A hiss means there is no longer hot. Remove the pressure cap. 1. yellowblue How to Add Coolant to stop.
Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn it first stops. (Don't press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to the Radiator 2. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. 5-17 Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it . A hiss means there is no longer hot. Remove the pressure cap. 1. yellowblue How to Add Coolant to stop.
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Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-18 yellowblue 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture, up to the FULL COLD mark. 5.
Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-18 yellowblue 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture, up to the FULL COLD mark. 5.
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.... Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. By this . 5-19 At any... this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. yellowblue 6.
.... Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. By this . 5-19 At any... this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. yellowblue 6.
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... Checking Things Under the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-32 6-39 6-40 6-50 6-51 6-54 6-56 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-65...
... Checking Things Under the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-32 6-39 6-40 6-50 6-51 6-54 6-56 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-65...
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... coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle is added to -34_F (-37_C). D D D D D Give freezing protection down to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. yellowblue Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if...
... coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle is added to -34_F (-37_C). D D D D D Give freezing protection down to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. yellowblue Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if...
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... coolant more than four times a year, have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to your cooling system can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Your engine could be harmful. 6-23 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and...
... coolant more than four times a year, have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to your cooling system can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Your engine could be harmful. 6-23 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and...
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... blow out and burn you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture at the radiator. yellowblue Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot enough. even a little -- Don't spill coolant on a level surface. when the... engine and radiator are hot. CAUTION: You can be burned if you will burn if the engine parts are hot ...the coolant level should be at the recovery tank, but be on a hot engine. 6-24 Never turn the radiator pressure cap --
... blow out and burn you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture at the radiator. yellowblue Checking Coolant CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot enough. even a little -- Don't spill coolant on a level surface. when the... engine and radiator are hot. CAUTION: You can be burned if you will burn if the engine parts are hot ...the coolant level should be at the recovery tank, but be on a hot engine. 6-24 Never turn the radiator pressure cap --
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... and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. yellowblue Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the... radiator filler neck. Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual...
... and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. yellowblue Radiator Pressure Cap The radiator pressure cap must be tightly installed with the arrows on the cap lined up with the overflow tube on the... radiator filler neck. Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to regularly check power steering fluid unless you hear an unusual...
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... Cab and Chassis * 159", 177" Wheelbase Vehicles Only. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter * PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator Cap "VORTEC" 4300 V6 W PF52 A917C CV769C 41-932 GF481 RC36 "VORTEC" 5000 V8 M PF1218 A917C CV769C 41-932 GF481 RC36 "VORTEC" 5700 V8 R PF1218...
... Cab and Chassis * 159", 177" Wheelbase Vehicles Only. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter * PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Radiator Cap "VORTEC" 4300 V6 W PF52 A917C CV769C 41-932 GF481 RC36 "VORTEC" 5000 V8 M PF1218 A917C CV769C 41-932 GF481 RC36 "VORTEC" 5700 V8 R PF1218...
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... your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. An Emission Control Service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Inspect hoses. DATE ACTUAL...
... your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. An Emission Control Service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Inspect hoses. DATE ACTUAL...
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..., flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. SERVICED BY: 7-47
..., flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). Gasoline Engine Only: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. SERVICED BY: 7-47
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... performed at least once a year. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. yellowblue Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should let your dealer's service department or...
... performed at least once a year. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. yellowblue Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should let your dealer's service department or...