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When you decide it's safe to lift the hood. Ilere's what you will see.
Coolant recovery tank.
Radiator pressure cap.
Electric engine fans.
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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do
anything else until it cools down.
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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, with the engine on check to see if the electric
engine fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be
running. If they aren't. your vehicle needs service.
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If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or near
the
FULL COLD mark on the &ant recovery tank, add a 50/50 mixture
of clenu water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant
recovery tank.
(See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information
about the proper coolant mix.)
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
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You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the coolant recovery tank,
but be sure
the cooling system is cool before you do it.
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2. Fill the radiator
with the proper
mix, up to the base
of the filler neck.
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16wer. 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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