engine coolant CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1997 3.G Owner's Manual

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Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum
parts. Use GM Engine
Coolant If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add
anything else.
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@ coolant.
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.
[f you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
lave 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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The surge tank is located on the passenger’s side of the
engine compartment.
’ A CAUTIO--:
firning the surge tank bl-ssure cap when the
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.
1
If the low coolant light
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.
~~
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.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your 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.
When you replace your surge tank pressure cap,
a
GM cap is recommended.
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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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t
require change. delivery service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
- -.

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t
require change.
I I I 1
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE

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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At :ach Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per3cor-m these underhood checks at each
fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add coolant mixture
if nec
.I :ssary. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.

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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349
or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.

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AluminumWheels
............................ 6-55
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-54
Exterior LampLenses
......................... 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-52
Inside of Your Chevrolet
....................... 6-49
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-51
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-53
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-55
Vinyl
....................................... 6-51
Wheels
..................................... 6-55
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-52
Climate Control System, Standard
................... 3-2
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning
......... 3-3
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-8
Clutch Fluid, Hydraulic
.......................... 6-24
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 - 1
Compact Disc Adapter Kit ........................ 3-17
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-25
Player
...................................... 3-17
Theft-Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-21
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-49
Convertible Top
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Installing
the Boot ............................ 2-53
Lowering
................................... 2-52
Lowering Manually
........................... 2-59
Operation
................................... 2-5 1
Raising ..................................... 2-58
Raising Manually
............................. 2-59
Removing the Boot
........................... 2-56
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-48
Coolant
....................................... 6-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....................... 6-28
Cooling System
................................ 5-16
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-38
Cupholders
.................................... 2-48
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-16
Damage.
Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Light Control
.... 2-42
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-7
Defogging
..................................... 3-7
Defrosting
..................................... 3-7
Dolby B Noise Reduction 3-16
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-39
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Drive. Automatic Transaxle
....................... 2-21
Driver Position
................................. 1-13
Dimen ions. Vehicle
............................ 6-65 8 .......................
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........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
In the Rain
.................................. 4- 18
Night
...................................... 4-16
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-42
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-27
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-40
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat ................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 2-15.2-16.3-23. 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Engine
.................................. 6-10. 6-11
Coolant
..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 17
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-41
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-72
Exhaust
..................................... 2-30
Fuse Block
.................................. 6-62
Identification
................................ 6-58
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-41
Overheating
................................. 5-14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-31 Specifications
................................ 6-64
Starting Your
...................... 2.14.2.15. 2.16
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking
................................... 6-13
Used
....................................... 6-16
What
To Use ................................. 6-14
When to Change
.............................. 6-16
Enhanced Traction System Operation
................ 4-9
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
......... 2.72. 4.9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
....... 2.71. 4.9
Ethanol
........................................ 6-5
ETS Active Light ........................... 2.72. 4.9
ETS Warning Light
......................... 2.71. 4.9
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-30
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth Gear. Manual Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-6
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-17
Finishcare
.................................... 6-53
Finish Damage
................................. 6-56
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2.21. 2.23
First Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................... 2-24
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-48
FOgLmps
.................................... 2-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle .................... 2-24
French Language Manual
11 1. ...........................
Front Reading Lamps ............................ 2-45

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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-78
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-72
Fuel
....................................... 2-78
Speedometer
....................... 2-64.2-65. 2.66
Tachometer
............................. 2.65. 2.67
GAWR
....................................... 4-34
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 19
Gear Positions. Manual Transaxle
.................. 2-23
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-34
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-34
Guide en Frangais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-34
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-42
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-35
OnReminder
................................ 2-42
Wiring
..................................... 6-59
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Heating
........................................ 3-5 Hitches.
Trailer 4-39
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-8
Hydraulic Clutch ............................... 6-24
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
..
.................................
Prop ........................................ 6-9
Horn ......................................... 2-32
System Check
................................ 7-42
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-12
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-44
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
Caliper/Knuckle
.............................. 7-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-46
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-46
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-46
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7-46
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-46
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-62
Brightness Control
............................ 2-44
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster
................................ 2-64, 2-65
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-60
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-44
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-39
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-44
Installing the Boot
.............................. 2-52
9-5