engine coolant CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1993 1.G User Guide

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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
the coolant
in the coolant
recovery
tank (or coolant surge tank) is
at or above
FULL COLD, start your
vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues,
there's one more thing you can
try if you
have a
2.2L L4 engine. 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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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 (or coolant surge
tank)
pressure cap-even a little-they
can come out at high speed. Never
turn the cap when the cooling
system, including the radiator (or
coolant surge tank) pressure cap, is
hot. Wait for the cooling system
and radiator (or coolant surge
tank)
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap.
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Engine Overheating (CONE)
How to Add Coolant to the 2.2L LA
Engine at the Radiator: .
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.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix,
but now push down as
you turn it. up to the base of the filler neck.
Remove the pressure cap.
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FULL COLD.
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.
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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Engine Overheating (CONT)
8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows
on the pressure cap
line up like this.
How to Add Coolant to the 3.lL V6
Engine at the Coolant Surge Tank:
1. You can remove the coolant surge
tank pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant surge
tank 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.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap,
but now push down
as you turn it.
Remove the pressure cap.

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proper
mix, up to FULL COLD.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure
cap
off, start the engine and let it run
until you can feel the upper radiator
hose getting hot. Watch out for
the
engine fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the
level
is lower, add more of the proper
mix to the coolant surge tank until the
level reaches
FULL COLD.
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on the pressure cap
line up like this.
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Here you wit1 find information
about the care
of your Chevrolet .
This part begins with service and
fuel information. and then
it shows
how to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and
a section devoted to its
appearance care
.
Part 6
Service & Appearance Care
Service ......................................................... 196
Fuel ........................................................... 197
HoodRelease
.................................................... 201
EngineOil
...................................................... 205
Aircleaner
..................................................... 209
Transaxle Fluid
................................................... 211
Engine Coolant
................................................... 216
Power Steering Fluid
.............................................. 219
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................... 220
Brakes
......................................................... 221
Battery
......................................................... 223
BulbReplacement
................................................ 224
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
................................. 227
Loading
Your Vehicle ............................................. 227
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
................................. 246
Add-on Electrical Equipment
....................................... 247
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................... 247
Capacities & Specifications ......................................... 250
Fluids & Lubricants ............................................... 252
Replacement Bulbs
............................................... 253
Engine Specifications
............................................. 255
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............................... 256
Tires .......................................................... 229
Appearancecare
................................................. 236
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Hood Release (CONI)
Lift the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the hood prop
into the slot in the hood.
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can start up and injure you
even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from
any underhood
electric fan.
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a Things that burn can get on
L hot engine parts and start a
me. These include liquids like
gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
lefore closing the hood, be sure all the
iller caps are on properly. Then
lift the
ood to relieve pressure
on the hood
rop. Remove the hood prop from the
lot in the hood and return the prop to
:s retainer. Then just let the hood down
nd close
it firmly.
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2.21 L4 Engine (CODE 4)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
7. Battery
8. Air Cleaner
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
IO. Engine Oil Fill Cap
1 1. Radiator Pressure Cap
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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' 3.11 V6 Engine (CODE T)
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Coolant Surge Tank
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
7. Battery
8. Air Cleaner
9. Engine Oil Fill Cap
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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Service rance Care
Hydraulic Clutch (CONTJ
How to Check:
The proper fluid should be added if the
level is at or below the
ADD mark on
the reservoir.
See the instructions on the
reservoir cap.
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Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating,
see the Index under
Engine Overheating.
The proper coolant for your Chevrolet
will:
Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
-34" F (-37" C).
(128" C).
temperature.
should.
What to Use: Use a mixture of one-half
clean water (preferably distilled) and
one-half antifreeze that meets "GM
Specification 1825-M," which won't
damage aluminum parts.
You can also
use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M with a
complete coolant flush and refill.
If you
use this mixture, you don't need to add
anything else.
If you have a 2.2L LA engine, your
engine coolant system will have a
coolant recovery
tank. If you have a
3.1L V6 engine, your engine coolant
system will have a coolant surge
tank.
There are important differences between
these two cooling systems. Read this section carefully.