radiator CADILLAC DEVILLE 1996 7.G User Guide

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The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the
passenger’s side of the engine.
The cooling system when hot is under a lot of pressure.
If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on
the
DIC, you will’need to add coolant.
A CAUTION:
I’urning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be
at the full cold mark, which is 2.5 inches (60 mm) below
the
base of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to
see into the tank.

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Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
surge tank, but only when the engine is cool.
I A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
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When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
I NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type
cap and must be tightly instalfed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure
the arrows on the
cap line up.
If the surge tank pressure cap needs to be replaced, a
General Motors cap
is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
If your thermostat needs to be replaced, a General
Motors thermostat
is recommended.

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Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to
the air filter on the driver’s side
of the engine.
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid until the tank
is full.
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause
the solution to freeze
and damage
your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
314 full
when
it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
your
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
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