radiator CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1993 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If there’s still no sign of steam, push the accelerator until the engine speed is
about twice
as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed back to
normal idle speed after two
or three minutes. Now see if the warning stops.
But then,
if you still have the warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET
EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down.
You may decide not to
lift the hood but to get service help right away.
PO424
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what \
you’ll see:
A. Coolant recovery tank
B. Radiator pressure cap
C. Engine fan
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything
else until
it cools down.
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PO453
The coolant level should be at or above FULL. If it isn't, you may have a
leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somew\
here
else in the cooling system.
mm I CAUTION
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't \
at or above
FULL, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferable distilled) and a proper
antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" \
in the Index
for more information about the proper coolant mix.)
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A Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mix
will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set
for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, yo\
ur
engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat \
warning.
Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use
~ cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater
‘e and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
I CAUTION
A You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
b contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
Vwn the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above FULL, start
your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You
can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the
cooling
system is cool before you do it.
I CAUTION
II
A
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and
if you turn the
radiator pressure cap-even a little-they can come out at high
speed. Never
turn the pressure cap when the cooling system,
including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling
system and radiator pressure cap
to cool if you ever have to turn
the pressure cap.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
PO422
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system,
including the radiator pressure cap
and upper radiator hose, is no longer
hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it
first stops. (Don't
press down while turning the pressure cap.)
If YOU hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is Still SOt-t~e
pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it.
Remc- the pressure cap.
PO423
3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck,
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PO658
5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the \
radiator
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose
7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be
pressure cap
off.
getting hot.
Watch out for the engine fan.
lower. If the level
is lower, add more of the proper mix through the filler
neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.
I PO407
8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pres\
sure cap
line up like this.
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Adding Coolant
PO408
TO Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
COLD LEVEL, or a little higher.
When your engine is warm, the level should be up
to COLD LEVEL, or a
little higher.
CAUTION
To Add Coolant: If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator \
are
hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never h\
ave
to
add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure
cap-even a little-when the engine and radiator are hot.
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Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it.
CAUTION
i 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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PO407
"wr radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (1 05 kPa) pressure-type cap and
wst be tightly installed to prevent coolant
loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap
lir
with overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.
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When you replace your radiator pressure cap, ul~ AC@ cap is IGdommendGu.
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.
When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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When using a 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\

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fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full"when it's'vety cold. This
allows for expansion, which could damage the tank
if it is completely I
full.
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Don't use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can
damage your washer system and paint.
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Brake Master Cylhder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only
two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder
might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake
system.
If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak mea\
ns
that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't wo\
rk at all.
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Service Replacement Parf and Filter
Recommendations Table
Engine cap
Filter
Plugs Valve
Cleaner
Filter
(VIN) Radiator
Fuel
Spark"
PCV Air Oil
4.3L (Z) PF51 A773C
*Use copper-cored resistor type spark plugs. RC36 GF481
.CR43TS CV892C
A1163C PF51
4.3L (W)
RC36 GF481
CR43TS
CV789C
Filter
TO005
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