1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA coolant

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the
COLD mark.
7. Put the cap back on the coolant
recovery tank, but leave the radiator
pressure cap off. 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 radiator 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.

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Engine Overheating (CONT.)
10. Then replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on the pressure cap
line up like this.
1 1. Check the coolant recovery tank.
The coolant level should be at
HOT
when the engine is hot and at
COLD when the engine is cold.
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Ifa Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow OU~,)
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.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve,
acts much like a
skid and may require
the same correction you’d use in a
skid.
In any rear blowout, remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal. Get the
vehicle under control by steering the
way you want the vehicle to go. It may
be very bumpy and noisy, but you can
still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well
off the road if possible.
If your tire goes flat, the next section
shows how
to use your jacking
equipment to change a
flat tire safely.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine H ere 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
.
part 6
Service & Appearance Care
Service ........................................................................\
............................................. 192
Fuel
........................................................................\
.................................................. 193
Hood Release ........................................................................\
................................... 196
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
....................................... 201
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
...................................... 205
Transaxle Fluid
........................................................................\
................................ 206
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
................................ 211
Power Steering Fluid
........................................................................\
....................... 214
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
................ 215
Brakes
........................................................................\
.............................................. 216
Battery
........................................................................\
............................................. 218
Bulb Replacement
........................................................................\
............................ 218
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.................................................................... 224
Loading Your Vehicle
........................................................................\
...................... 224
Tires
........................................................................\
................................................. 225
Appearance Care
........................................................................\
............................. 232
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................................................... 239
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................................................\
........ 240
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers ........................................................................\
............... 241
Capacities and Specifications 247
Fluids
& Lubricants ........................................................................\
........................ 249
Replacement Bulbs
........................................................................\
......................... 251
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
.............................................................. 254
.. ........................................................................\
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Then go to the front of the vehicle and
release the secondary hood release.
Lift the hood.
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
electric fan. A
Things that burn can get on
hot engine parts and start a
I fire. These 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 engine.
I_ ,.,,.ng be sure all the
filler caps are on properly. Then just
pull the hood down and close it firmly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3.7L V6 Engine (CODE TOR w)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air Cleaner
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
10. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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= 200
W6119
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
Engine (CODE X)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Battery
7. Air Cleaner
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
IO. Radiator Pressure Cap
11. Engine Coolant Reservoir
(if equipped)
(if equipped)

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The proper fluid should be added if the
level does not reach the bottom of the
diaphragm when it’s
in place in the
reservoir. See the instructions on the
reservoir cap.
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 the
Index
under Engine Overheating.
The proper coolant for you1 ~ ~ ~ _et
will:
Give freezing protection c, .m to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage ,
-34°F (-37°C).
(128°C).
temperature. should. aluminum
parts. You can
also use a
recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete
coolant flush and refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything
else.
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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 mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant
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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Engine Coolant (CONT.)
41
Adding Coolant
To Check Coolant:
When your engine is cold, the coolant
level should be between the
COLD and
HOT marks or a little higher. When
your engine is
warm, the level should be
up to HOT, or a little higher.
2.2L L4: Checking Coolant
3.1 L & 3.4L V6: Checking Coolant