CHEVROLET MALIBU 1999 5.G Owners Manual

CHEVROLET MALIBU 1999 5.G Owners Manual MALIBU 1999 5.G CHEVROLET CHEVROLET https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/24/8214/w960_8214-0.png CHEVROLET MALIBU 1999 5.G Owners Manual
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Cooling System
When you decide its safe to lift the hood, heres what
youll see:
2.4L L4 Engine 
3100 V6 Engine 
A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap
B. Electric Engine Cooli

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CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can
start up even when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from any underhood

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CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Dont touch them. If you
do, you can be burned.
Dont run the engine if there is a leak. If you run
th

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5-14 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant 
Surge Tank
If you havent found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isnt at the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher, add a
50/50 mixture of clea

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CAUTION:
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 mixture will. Your veh

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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 pr

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3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper
mixture, to the FULL COLD mark or slightly higher.4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the
engine and let it

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5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
cap is hand
-tight.
Check the level in the surge tank when the cooling
system has cooled down. If the coolant isnt at the
p

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
CAUTION:
Changing a tire ca

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5-20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment youll need
is in the trunk. Turn the
center retainer nut on the
compact spare cover
counterclockwise to 
remove it.
Lift and remov
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