engine coolant CHEVROLET CAMARO 1995 4.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at
FULL COLD , add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at
the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for more information about
the proper
coolant mix.)
I NOTICE: I
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use
the recommended coolant.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at
FULL COLD, start your vehicle.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HOW to Add Coolant to the Radiator
(V-6 Engines)
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn
it. Remove the pressure cap.
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 some pressure left.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ~~ 3. Fill
the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base
of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to FULL COLD.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine fan(s).
7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator
filler neck may be 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during
this procedure if coolant begins to flow out
of the
filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
arrows
on the pressure cap line up like this.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator - LT1
(Code P) Engine Only
NOTICE:
The LT1 Engine (Code P) has a specific radiator
fill procedure. Failure
to follow this procedure
could cause your engine to overheat
and be
severely damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on
the heater return hose and water pump inlet. 4.
5.
6.
7.
Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant until you see a
steady stream of coolant coming from the bleed
valves.
Close the bleed valves.
Continue to fill the radiator up to the base of the
filler neck.
Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the engine and compartment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for
approximately four minutes. By this time, the
coolant level inside
the radiator will be lower. Add
more of the proper mix through the filler neck until
the level reaches the base
of the filler neck.
10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper
level.
9. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows
on the cap line up like this.
For a complete drain, flush and refill, see your Chevrolet
dealer or a Chevrolet Service Manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see “Service Publications’’
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3800 L36 (Code K) When you open the hood you’ll see:
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4.
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6.
7.
8.
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10.
11.
Battery
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Engine
Oil Dipstick
Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(if equipped)
Air Cleaner
Oil
Fill Cup
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Power Steering Reservoir
Windshield Washer Reservoir
Engine Fan
Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(if equipped)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3.4L L32 (Code S) When you open the hood you’ll see:
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10.
11.
Battery
Engine Coolant Reservoir
Engine Oil Dipstick
Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if equipped)
Air Cleaner
Oil Fill Cap
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Power Steering Reservoir
Windshield Washer Reservoir
Engine Fan
Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)
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