1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER radiator

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1. You can remove the coolant surge
tank pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the
pressure
cap slowly to the left 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 cap, but now
push down as you turn it. Remove
the pressure cap.

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proper mix, up to the
FULL COLD
mark.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure
cap
off, start the engine and let it run
until you can feel the upper radiator
hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine fan.
5. By this time, the coolant level inside
the coolant surge tank may be lower.
If the level is lower, add more of the
proper mix to the coolant surge tank
until the level reaches the
FULL
COLD mark.
6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows
on the pressure cap
line up like this.
Ifa 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:

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If you use an improper coolant mix,
your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost
wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the
mix can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
Adding Coolant-2.2L 14 Engine
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant
level should be at
FULL COLD, or a
little higher. When your engine is warm,
the level should be at
FULL COLD or
higher.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the
proper mix
at the coolant recovery
tank.

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Service & Appearance Care
ID
Adding Coolant -3. IL V6 Engine
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant
level should be at
FULL COLD, or a
little
higher.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the
proper
mix at the surge tank.
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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, a
GM 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.

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NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-
use washer fluid. Water can cause
the solution to freeze and damage
your washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean as well
as
washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only %
full when it’s very cold. This
allows for expansion, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
your windshield washer. It can
damage your washer system and
paint.
I Brakes
Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is
filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in your master cylinder
might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear.
When new linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other reason is
that fluid is leaking out of the brake
system.
If it is, you should have your
brake system fixed, since a leak means
that sooner or later your brakes won’t
work well,
or won’t work at all. So, it
isn’t a good idea to “top off” your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a
leak.
If you add fluid when your linings
are worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid when
you get new brake linings.
You should add (or remove) brake
fluid, as necessary, only when work
is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls
to a low
level, your brake warning light will
come on. See
Brake System Warning
Light in the Index.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake fluid
- such as Delco
Supreme
11@ (GM Part No.1052535).

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Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the
services listed in Schedule
I and
Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use
are listed in Section
D. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM SERVICE
NO.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The
“SH” or “SG” designation may
be shown alone or in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-
30 or SAE 10W-30), see
Engine Oil
in the Index.
the suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage.
Inspection - For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this
manual. See
Tires, Inspection G
Rotation in the Index. Check the
tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment. Check for
damaged wheels also.
2. Chassis Lubrication - Lubricate
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s)
Inspection
* - Inspect the belt (s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as needed. (Belts
can have many small cracks in
individual ribs without affecting
performance.)
5. Cooling System Service* - Drain,
flush and refill the system with new
or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification
1825M. Keep coolant at the proper
mixture as specified. See
Coolant in
the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection, corrosion
inhibitor level and maintains proper
engine operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated.
Tighten screw-type hose clamps.
Clean the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser. Wash the
pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we
recommend a pressure test
of both the
cooling system and the pressure cap.

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Odometer
& Speedometer ................. 82
(see
Fuel
Requirements)
Oil. Engine ....................................... 162
Pressure Gage
.................................. 90
Quality
........................................... 163
Starburst
........................................ 163
Thickness
....................................... 163
Used Oil
......................................... 165
When
to Add ................................. 162
When to Change
............................ 164
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 89
Operation of Lights
............................ 64
Outside Rearview Mirrors
................. 73
Overheated Engine
.......................... 136
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Gage
................................................. 85
Owner Checks & Services ............... 212
Owner’s Manual. How to Use
............. 6
paint Spotting. Chemical
................ 193
Park. Shifting Into
........................ 51. 58
Parking
Over Things That Burn
................... 60
With the Engine Running
..... 54.59. 61
Passing
........................................ 72. 115
Inspections
..................................... 2 16
Torque
Lock
.................................... 59
Parking Brake
..................................... 58
Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts)
Periodic Maintenance Polishing
and Waxing
Power Door Locks
................. i. ........ ;. 44
Power Steering Fluid
......... 173,198, 199
Power Windows
................................. 62
Power Window Lock-out Switch
...... 62
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
During
.............................................. 24
Problems on the Road
...................... 127
Publications (see
Service Publications)
Radiator Overheating
(see
Overheated Engine)
Radiator Pressure Cap ..................... 172
Radio (see
Audio Systems)
Reading Light ..................................... 67
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
...... 27
Rear Seat, Split Fold-Down
............... 15
Rearview Mirrors ............................... 72
(see
Appearance
Care)
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 95
Reclining Seatbacks
........................... 12
Recreational Towing
........................ 125
Recommended Fluids
&
Lubricants ....................................... 217
Replacement Bulbs
.......................... 200
Replacement Fuses
.......................... 196
Replacement Parts
........................... 202
Replacement, Windshield Wiper
..... 179
Replacing Safety Belts
....................... 40
Replacing Tires
................................. 184
Reporting Safety Defects
................. 224
Replacing Wheels
............................. 186
Restraints. Child ................................. 31
Roads. Hill and Mountain
............... 122
Rocking Your Vehicle
................. 54. 152
Rotation. Tire
................................... 183
Roof Luggage
Carrier
......................... 79
S afety Belts ....................................... 17
Adults .............................................. 20
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
......... 21
Care
................................................ 190
Center Passenger Position
.............. 29
Checking
.......................................... 40
Children
...................................... 3 0, 38
Child Restraints
............................... 31
Child Restraints-How to Install
Them
............................................. 32
Child Restraints, Where to Put
.. 31, 35
Cleaning
......................................... 190
Comfort Guides, Rear
..................... 27
Driver Position
................................ 21
Extender
........................................... 40
How to Wear ................................... 20
Passenger Belts
................................ 25
Pregnancy, Use During
................... 24
Questions
&
Answers .................... 19,23,24,39, 40
Rear Safety Belts ............................. 26
Rear Seat Passengers
...................... 25
Right Front, Adult Passenger
.......... 25
Smaller Children and Babies
.......... 30
Replacement .................................... 40
Top Strap
......................................... 32
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