radiator cap CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps: 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
1. The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the
radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly
on the driver's side of the engine. Remove the air
cleaner assembly
so you can reach,the transaxle fluid
cap. The assembly is attached to the vehicle by
two
fasteners. Simply lift up on the air cleaner assembly
to remove it. Find the transaxle fluid cap and turn it
counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the dipstick
and wipe it with a clean
rag or paper towel.
3.
4.
Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
lower level. The fluid level must
be in the
cross-hatched area.
If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push
the dipstick back in all the way. Replace the air
cleaner assembly.

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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
is under a lot of pressure when it
is hot. If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message
appears
on the DIC, you will need to add coolant.
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 (6.4 cm)
below the base
of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as
necessary to see into the tank.
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If this message comes on. it means you’re low on
engine coolant.

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If you need
more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture 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.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
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The surge tank cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed
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.
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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the manufacturer’s instructions before
use. If you will be
operating your vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located next to
the air cleaner on the driver‘s side of the engine.
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid until the tank is full.
When using concentrated washcr fluid.
follow the manufacturer’s instructions ior
adding water.
Don’t mix water
with ready-tolust! ~vashcr-
fluid. Water can cause the solution to f‘rccxe
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
three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This
all0~7~ for expansion if freezing occurs,
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.