engine coolant Oldsmobile Alero 2002 Owner's Manuals

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 2-
2-1
Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instr

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 2-24
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2.2L L4 ECOTEC Engine
3400 V6 Engine 
In very cold weather, 0F (
-18C) or colder, 
the engine coolant heater can help. Youll get easier
starting and better fuel

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 2-25 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On
the 2.2L L4 ECOTEC engine, the engine coolant
heater cord is located in front of the c

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 2-66 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature. If the
gage pointer moves into the
red area, the light comes on
and you hear a chime, your
engine is too hot. It me

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 3-4
On cool, but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper
body, but your lower body may not be warm enough.
You can use bi
-level with the temperature knob in the
middle and the A/C button pressed in.

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 5-9
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low
coolant warning light on your vehicles instrument
panel. See ªEngine Coolant Temperature Gageº and
ªLow Coolant Warning Li

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 5-10
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming Fr

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 5-11
Cooling System
When you decide its safe to lift the hood, heres what
youll see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap
B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans
CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 5-12
The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD
mark. If it isnt, you may have a leak at the pressure cap
or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water
pump or somewhere else in

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Oldsmobile Alero 2002  Owners Manuals 5-13
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you 
use only DEX
-COOL (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to 
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiat
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