adding oil CHEVROLET BLAZER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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Coolant Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at the
ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant
recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for
more kformation
)
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, your 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
a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL TM antifreeze.
1 NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mix.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain
in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when
it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your vehicle will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 “C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
I 1
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277M.
If silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant
will require change sooner -- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months whichever
occurs first.
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Use a mixture of one-half
clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL
TM (orange-,colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets
GM Specification
6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part
No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you
use this mixture, you don’t need
to add anything else.
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Adding only plain water to your cooli,,g 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, your 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
a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored.
silicate-free) antifreeze.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
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Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................. 8- 1
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2- I5
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-44
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-73
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- I
Defogging ..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
................................ 3-4
DelcoLOCII
................................. 3-14
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dome Lamps
............ .................. 2-46
Door Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
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Locks ....................................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-53
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2- I8
Drive Axle Service .............................. 7-52
Driver Position
................................. I - 12
Driving ........................................ 4-1
City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4- I4
Hill and Mountain Roads ....................... 4-38
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-41
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Night
...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-31
Snowy and. Icy Conditions
...................... 4-40
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
With a Trailer
................................ 4-51
Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer
........... 4-53
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................ 3- 17. 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Endgate
....................................... 2-7
Emergency Release
............................ 2-9
ManualRelease
............................... 2-8
Remote Release ............................... 2-9
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-15
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-69
FanNoise
................................... 5-20
Identification
................................ 6-57
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-47
Overheating ................................. 5-11
Specifications ................................ 6-63
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Exllaust
..................................... 2-32
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Starting
..................................... 2-13
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Adding 6-9
Additives
.. ................................. 6-1 1 .
. Checking ..................................... -6-9
Kind to Use 6-10
Pressure Gage 2-72
Whentochange
.............................. 6-12
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-31
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Used ....................................... 6-12
'Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Metal Parts. Protecting
.................... 6-54
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2- 19
Filling Your Tank
................................. 6-5
Filter
Air
........................................ 6-13
Remote Oil
................................... 6- 12
Finishcare
........ ............................ 6-53
Finish Damage ................................. 6-55
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-64. 7-53
Fog Lamp Switch
............................... 2-45
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
. Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ................. 2- 19
Front Map'Lamps
............................... 2-46
First Gear
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2- 18
Manual Transmission
........................... 2- 19
Four-wheel Drive
.......................... 2-21. 6-20
French Language Manual
11
FrontAxle ..................................... 6-21
.. ............................
Front Reading Lamps ............... .. .. 2.45.2.49. 6.37
Front Storage Area
.......................... 2-53. 2-54
Front Towing 5-9
Fuel
........................................... 6-3
Front Sidemarker
Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.. ., ....... 6-35
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-59
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Gage ....................................... 2-74
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-69
Engine Oil Pressure
............................ 2-72
Fuel
....................................... 2-74
Garage Door Opener
............................. . 2-49
GasCap
........................................ .. 6-5
Gear Positions
.................................. 2-16
GloveBox
.................................... 2-48
GAWR
........................................ 4-44
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-44
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-44
Guide en Frangais
1 11 .. ............................... .
GWR' ........................................ 4-44
Halogen Bulbs
...... ., ........................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers'
.' ......................... 5-1
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Head Restraints
.................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-43
Bulb Replacement
............................. 6-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Wiring
..................................... 6-58
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