radiator cap CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1996 5.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine
When you decide it’s safe to
lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
A. Coolant recovery tank
B. Radiator pressure cap
C. Electric engine Fans
3.4L LQ 1 (Code X) Engine
An electric 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 electric fan.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the
COLD mark, 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.
I CAUTION: I
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
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pressure cap
-- even a little -- they can come out
at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and
radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to
turn the pressure cap.
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I NOTICE:
lant to the ldiator
Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure could cause your
engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
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 counterclockwise 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
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed
valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valves after
the radiator
is filled.
5. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine
and compartment.
6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark.
7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave the radiator pressure cap off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine fans.
9. By this time the coolant level inside the r' d d' lator
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.
10. 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.
11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in
the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT
mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark
when
the engine is cold.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you open the hood on the 3.1 L L82 (Code M) engine, you’ll see:
A. Engine Coolant Reservoir
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine
Oil Dipstick
E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
J. Batte~y (located under Windshield Washer Reservoir)

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When you open the hood on the 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) engine, you’ll see:
A. Engine Coolant Reservoir
B. Radiator Fill Cap
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
J. Battery (located under Windshield Washer Reservoir)
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COOLANT
If this light comes on, it
means you’re low on
engine coolant.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant
to the radiator. (See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.)
Thrning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill it.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE:
Your radiator 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. Be sure the arrows
on the cap line up with the overflow tube on
the radiator filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
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.
3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQI (Code X) Engine
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak
in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss-in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter
All Engines ........... A 1208C
Battery
3.1L (Code M) ...... 525 CCA
3.4L (Code
M) ...... 690 CCA
3.1L (Code M) ...... PF47
3.4L (Code
X) ....... PF5 1
3.1L (Code M) ...... CV892C
3.4L (Code
X) ....... CV895C
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve Radiator Cap
All Engines. .......... RC27
Spark Plugs
3.1L (Code M) ...... AC Type 41 -940
Gap: 0.060” ( 1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ....... AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045”
( 1.14 mm)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ........... 107.5” (2730 mm)
Tread Width (Front)
.... 59.5” (1 512 mm)
Tread Width (Rear)
.... 59.0” (1500 mm)
Length
.............. 200.7” (5099 mm)
Width
............... 72.5” ( 1842 mm)
Height
............... 53.8” (1 368 mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigeran
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer.