1996 CHEVROLET S10 engine overheat

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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.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
I NOTICE: I
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be
LID to FULL HOT, or a little higher.
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NOTICE: - ~ I
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.
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.
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hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in
the hook
slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly
onto the windshield.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty
and where to obtain service, see
your warranty booklet
for details.
I A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn,
or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical
to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to
go on and
off, or in some cases to remain off. If this
happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due
to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed
or goes away.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Disc Player ............................ 3- I2
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-32
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-44
Coolant
............................. 5- 13.6.24. 6.68
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2- I3
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish/Sheet Metal ..................... 6-59
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-40
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-61
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving ............................... 4- I
Defrosting .................................... 3-5
Delco LOC 11' ................................. 3- 14
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-69
DomeLamp ................................... 2-42
Door Locks
....................................... 2-3
StoragePocket
............................... 2-44
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2- 16
DriverPosition ................................. 1-12
Driving
........................................ 4-1
City ........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4 Freeway
.................................... 4-33
Guidelines
.................................. 4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-39
Night
...................................... 4-28
Off-Road
................................... 4-13
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions
...................... 4-37
Throughwater
............................... 4-31
WetRoads
.................................. 4-29
Winter
...................................... 4-37
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-52
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Driving
On Grades While Towing
a Trailer ........... 4-54
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding ................ 3-1.7, 6-62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Capacities
................................... 6-68
Coolant ................................ 5- 13. 6-24
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-13
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-57
Exhaust
..................................... 2-30
Identification ................................ 6-61
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-47
Overheating
................................. 5-11
Specifications ................................ 6-66
Type ........................................ 6-66
Engine
........................................ 6-8
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....................... 2- 16
Manual Transmission .......................... 2- 18
New Vehicle “Break-In” .......................... 2-8
Nightvision
................................... 4-2 8
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............. 6-47
Odometer
.................................... 2-52
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- 13
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- IO
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-10
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
............. 8-9
ManualAdjust ............................... 2-43
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-43
Convex
..................................... 2-44
Overdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 I
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-47
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-9
Outside
Mirror On
Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-55
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-55
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-29
Parts. Replacement .............................. 6-67
Passing
....................................... 4-11
Payload
....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-51
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................. 4-47
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-47
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-62 /
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-43
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Windows ................................... 2-31
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
..................................... Paint Spotting. Chemical 6-59
Park
Automatic Transmission 2- 14
Shifting Into 2-26
Shifting Out
of 2-28
AtNight 2-7
Brake
2- 25
Brake Mechanism Check 7-50 Radiator
5-18
. Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-28
Radio Reception 3-16
Radios
3-5
Rain. Driving 4-29
Rear
Axle 2-19, 6-21
Seatpassengers 1-27
Towing
5-10
Rearview Mirror 2-43
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