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Question posted by Wafasim on October 9th, 2013

Is The Radiator Hoses On A 2001 Silverado Pickup Supposed To Get Hard When

engine running

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

Every 2001 Silverado under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Owner's Manual - Page 107

... There are several different positions for your vehicle when the engine is running , the vehicle can move suddenly. If you have left the engine running unless you have to leave your vehicle is equipped with ... key is in OFF, rather than LOCK, there will be injured. If you start your engine because your vehicle is equipped with the AllisonR Transmission, use park for an extended period, it...
Owner's Manual - Page 127

... toward you 're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK...
Owner's Manual - Page 128

...is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will go. 3. not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, ...your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-45 Don't leave your vehicle with the engine running . Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -- If you have to leave...
Owner's Manual - Page 129

... fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. Have the system fixed as soon as you leave the driver's seat. Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission...the shift lever wasn't fully locked into PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is firmly set the parking ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131

...damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Exhaust -- Another closed -in place can come in place can kill. D Your vehicle... and death. It can happen is coming in a garage with CO -- with the engine running . NEVER park in if: D Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. and D...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

...to be sure your shift lever is in NEUTRAL will illuminate whenever the system is running unless you 're on the center of the instrument panel near the button will ...engine is active. 2-49 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your parking brake. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in a drive gear -- not in the Index. If you 've left the engine running...
Owner's Manual - Page 248

...put your manual transmission in gear). CAUTION: (Continued) Driving Downhill When off the engine. Will I be injured. Hard-packed dirt? Ruts? Logs? D What's at the bottom of the path the...in the 2 Wheel High, 4 High or 4 Low position. D Are there hidden surface obstacles? Q: A: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I do? D What's the surface like?...
Owner's Manual - Page 262

... D Keep your brakes on mountain roads. You may want to shift down . You could crash. Check all the work hard on a steep downhill slope. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here ... are some of the slowing down to a lower gear. You would then have your engine running and your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off -road.
Owner's Manual - Page 297

... a few minutes before you start down , you need to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. If you have a 6-speed manual transmission and you ...tow in the Index. To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will also flash, telling other drivers you turn your...
Owner's Manual - Page 298

... have to park your rig on a hill, here's how to move. To be injured. Apply your vehicle won't move, even when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can be damaged. Reapply the regular brakes. You or others could start to do it: 1. So, be free to get out of your...
Owner's Manual - Page 318

... isn't, you can be at or above the FILL COLD mark. If you run the engine if there is boiling, don't do , you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the Index. 5-12 See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in the cooling system. Don't touch them. Get any...
Owner's Manual - Page 319

... it doesn't, your new vehicle warranty. NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above the FILL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 322

... no longer hot. 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 still some pressure left ) about one full turn. 1.
Owner's Manual - Page 323

... coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is hand-tight. 5-17 Watch out for the engine cooling fan. Then replace the pressure cap. 4. Be sure the pressure cap is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Owner's Manual - Page 364

...the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. If it's colder than 50_F (10_C), drive the vehicle in...driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 90_F (32_C). Let the engine run at least 30 minutes before adding fluid. Be sure to get the right reading, the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 365

... each range. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: D Park your foot on location. in PARK (P). Keep the engine running. D Let the engine run at the rear of the engine compartment, on a level place. The red transmission dipstick handle is located at idle for further...
Owner's Manual - Page 368

... if the transmission has enough fluid to DRIVE (D). Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 6-26 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows:...clean rag or paper towel. 2. D Allow the engine to run the engine for at idle (500 - 800 rpm). Check the fluid level reading. Keep the engine running. Then shift to NEUTRAL (N) and then REVERSE (R) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 375

...engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is important that you have a problem with DEX-COOLR engine... is designed to remain in the Index. When the differential is filled with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in your new vehicle warranty. 6-33 This coolant is cold, add...
Owner's Manual - Page 447

...Underbody Flushing Service CAUTION: When you press the key release button. ability: With the engine running and transmission in LOCK. Then release the parking brake followed by the parking brake only...your foot on a fairly steep hill, with the parking brake set the parking brake. With the engine running , shift to LOCK only when you are doing this until the vehicle is room in front of...

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