coolant level CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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The coolant level should be at the ADD mark.
If it isn’t, you may have, a-le-& in the mdiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump 01 ?mewbere else in
the cdoling. system.
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heater and radiator noses, and other engine
parts, can be. very hat. Don’t touch them. If you
do,, you can be burned.
Don’t
run the engine if there is a leak. If you run
the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could
cause ,an engine fire,
and you could be burned.
Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
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Engine damage from running your ,engine
without coolant isn’t
covered by your warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, start the fine again, :See
if the fan speed increases when idle sped is -doubled by
pushing the -accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your
vehicle needs service. Turn off-the engine.

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Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolmt level
isn’t at ADD, add a :SO/SO mixture. of clean wnrer
(prefer&bly .distilled) :and DEX-CC)OL@ (siljcate-frm)
antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for more information.)
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Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be da-ngerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol,
can boil before the proper
coolant mix win. Your vehicle’s coolant warning.
system
-is set.for the.pr0pe.r coolant mix. With
plain water
or the wrong-mix, your engine conld
,get too hQt but y.ou 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 ana DEX=COOL@ coolant.
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack.the
engine, radiator, heater
core and ather parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mix.

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upper radi:ator hose. getting
hot. Watch out for the
engine fan.
7. By this time, the coolant level inside the filler neck
may be lower. If .the level is lower, tidd more of the
proper
DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through
the filler neck until the level reach.es xh-e base
af the
filler neck.
8. Then replace the pressure cap, A,t any time during
this procedure
if coolant begins to flow aut of the
filler ne.ck, reinstall
the press-ure cap. B.e-sure the
arro.ws on t.he pressure cap line up like this.

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When to Check and Change Lubricant
Referto the Maitltenance Schedule -to determine haw
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance S-ervic-es” in the Index.
HOW to Check Lubricant
If the 1ev.el is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole,
youfll need to add some lubricant.
If the differential is at aperating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to ,raise the level to the bottom of
the filler plug hole,
If the differe.ntia1 is. cold, add enough lubricant to raise-
the level
to 1/2 inch ( 12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determirie what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Engine C,oolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled
with
DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for:5 year$ or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whicheveroccurs first,
if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant.
The fdIowing explains
your .coaling system and how to
add coolant when
it is-10~~ If YQU have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine Overheating’’ in
the Index.
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If you .use an improper coolant mix, your engine
conld overheat and be badly damaged.
The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by pur
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and
other
parts.
If you have. to add. coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check. your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If yon use. the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add
extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can
be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine i.s cold, the coolant level should be at
ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warln, the
level should be up to FULL H.OT, or a little higher.
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Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which
shouldbe performed
at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfomance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once.
Whenever my.fluids
or lubricants are added to. your vehicle,
m&e
sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine I :vel Check
Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details,
Engine Coolant Level Check-
Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix. if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the
Index €or further details.
WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Che.ck the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield
washer tank and -add the proper fluid -if
mcessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in &e %-&x
for furth-er details .
At Least Once a lvlonm
Tire Idation Check.
Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See
“Tires” in the Index far further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean. cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems” in the Indr
.for further details;
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint Sy.stem Check
Make sure the safety belt. reminder light. and all y~ur
belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es :are
wo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose. or dam,aged
safety be1.t system parts.
If you see anything that mixht
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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