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6. Continue to fill the radiator up to the
base
of the filler neck.
7. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from
the engine and compartment.
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8. Start the engine and allow it to run in
idle for approximately four minutes.
By this time, the coolant level inside
the radiator
will be lower. Add more
of the proper mix through the filler
neck
until the level reaches the base
of the filler neck.
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9. Shut the engine off and replace the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows
on
the cap line up like this.
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10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank
For a complete drain. flush and refill, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet
Carnaro Service
Manual. To purchase
a service manual, see "Service
Publications"
in the Index.
to the proper level.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for
a tire to "blow out" while
you're driving, especially
if you maintain
your tires properly.
If air goes out of a
tire, it's much more likely
to leak out
slowly.
But if you should ever have a
"blowout," here are a few tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that
side. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of
the
traffic lane.
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Part b
Here you will find information
about the care
of your Chevrolet .
This part begins with service and
fuel information. and then it shows
how
to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to
its appearance care
.
Service & Appearance Care
Service .......................................................... 218
Fuel
............................................................ 219
Checking Things under the Hood
..................................... 223
HoodRelease
................................................... 223
Engineoil
...................................................... 226
Aircleaner
..................................................... 230
Automatic Transmission Fluid
...................................... 233
Manual Transmission Fluid
........................................ 235
Hydraulicclutch
................................................ 237
RearAxle
...................................................... 237
Enginecoolant
.................................................. 238
Power Steering Fluid
............................................. 242
Windshield Washer Fluid
.......................................... 243
Brake Master Cylinder
............................................ 244
Battery
........................................................ 246
Bulb Replacement
................................................. 247
Loading Your Vehicle
.............................................. 255
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
............................ 274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................. 275
Service Parts Identification Label
..................................... 275
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................ 275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.......................................... 276
Replacement Bulbs
................................................ 279
Capacities and Specifications
......................................... 280
Tires
............................................................ 256
Appearancecare
.................................................. 265
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and
pull up on the hood release.
Lift
the hood.
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I CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood
can start up and injure you
even when
the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from any underhood
* xtric fan.
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3.4L L32 (Code S)
When you open the hood you'll see.
1. Battery
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
5. Air Cleaner
(if equipped)
6. Oil Fill Cap
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
8. Power Steering Reservoir
9. Windshield Washer Reservoir
10. Engine Fan
11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)
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When you open the hood you'll see:
1. Battery
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
5. Air Cleaner
(if equipped)
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6. Oil Fill Cap
7. .Brake Fluid
Reservoir
8, Power Steering Reservoir
9. Windshield Washer Reservoir
10. Engine Fans
11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) Things that
burn
can get on hot
b engine parts and start a fire.
mese include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer and other fluids, and plastic
or rubber. You or others could be
burned. Be careful not to drop or
spill things that will burn onto a hot
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on.
Then just pull the hood down and
close it
firmly.
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What to Use:
Standard and Limited-Slip Differential
Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how
to add coolant when it
is low. If
you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add
coolant to your radiator, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
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The proper coolant for your Chevrolet
will:
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Give freezing protection down to
-34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
(128°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
temperature.
Let
the warning lights work as they
should.
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What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts. You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M
with a complete coolant flush and refill.
If you use this mixture, you don’t need to
add anything else.
Adding only plain water to
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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 I
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 a proper antifreeze.
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your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost
wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in 1-
mix can freeze and crack the engine,
radiator, heater core and other parts.
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Adding Coolant
To Check Coolant: When your engine is
cold, check the dipstick on the cap of the
coolant recovery tank. The coolant level
should be at
FULL COLD, or a little
higher. When your engine is warm, the
level on the dipstick should be up to
FULL HOT, or a little higher.
If you have the 5.7L LTl (Code P) engine
and this light comes on,
it means you’re
low on engine coolant.
To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank:
If you need more coolant, add the proper
mix
at the coolant recovery tank, but
only when your engine
is cool. If the tank
is very low or empty, also add coolant to
the radiator. See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
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