1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO engine overheat

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When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only
DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result.
In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs
first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum
parts. If you use this mixture,
you don’t need to add anything else.
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 DEX-COOL@ coolant.

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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
the
COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be
up to the HOT mark or a
little higher.
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COOLANT
If this light comes on,
it means you’re low
on
engine coolant.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be
careful not to spill it.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant to the radiator. (See “Engine Overheating” in
the Index
.)
I /I CAUTION:
Thing the radiator pressure cap when tl,,
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never
turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a little --
when the engine and radiator are hot.
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.

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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, an AC'
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.
Power Steering Fluid
3100 (Code M) Engine 3.4L DOHC (Code X)
Engine
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there
is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise.
A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.

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Replacement blades for your vehicle are 22 inches
(559 mm) in length.
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions
of the wiper pattern. The blades are
more accessible for removal/replacement while in
this position.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from
the windshield.
4. While holding the wiper arm away from the glass,
push the release clip from under the blade
connecting point and pull the blade assembly down
towards the glass to remove
it from the wiper arm.
5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm
until you hear the release clip “click” into place.
For wiper blade replacement length and type, also see
“Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
Tires
Your new Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
A CAU I I
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 airout and a serious accident. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)

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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Chevrolet
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 Chevrolet, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the underhood electrical center. 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
system 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 electrica
have it fixed. 1 problem.

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Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Engine
.................................... 6.8. 6.9
Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 15
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-37
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-53
Coolant Temperature Light
..................... 2-52
Exhaust
..................................... 2-25
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Starting Your
................................ 2-13
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-10
Checking
................................... 6- 11
What Kind to Use ............................. 6-12
When to Change
.............................. 6- 15
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-33
Identification
................................ 6-55
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-37
Runningwhileparked
......................... 2-25
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives .................................... 6-15
Used
....................................... 6-15
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-25
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-46
FabricProtection
............................... 6-47
Fan Knob, Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
Filling Your
Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter,
Air ..................................... 6-16 Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-15
Finishcare
.................................... 6-51
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-19
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
FinishDamage
................................. 6-53
.............................
FloorMats .................................... 2-41
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91FZ&
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-42
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4~
Front Parking Bulb Replacement
................... 6-32
Front
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-32
Canadian
.................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
Four-Way Manual Front Seat
...................... 1-31
French Language Manual 111
Front Towing .................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
.. 1 ...........................
Gage ....................................... 2-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-51
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-16
Gross
Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
Fuel
....................................... 2-57
GAWR
....................................... 4-29
GloveBox
.................................... 2-38
Guide en Franpis
-11 .. ................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
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Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-17
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 12
Night Vision
................................... 4- 15
Odometer
.................................... 2-45
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-45
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-11
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 2-56
Overheating Engine
............................. 5 - 13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2- 18
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-37
Ownerhblications. Ordering
..................... 8-12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-52
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 16
Shifting Into
................................. 2-21
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-24
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
...................................... 2-20
Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
........................... 7-40
Lots
....................................... 2-10
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-24
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-36
Parking On Hills. Leaving
........................ 4-37
PassengerPosition
.............................. 1-20 Passing
..b.................................... 4-12
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-10
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-41
Door Locks
................................... 2-4
OptionFuses
................................ 6-57
Outside Mirror
............................... 2-37
Seat
......................................... 1-4
Steering
..................................... 4-9
SteeringFluid ................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-26
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-19
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Power
Radiator
..................................... 5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-18
Rain, Driving
In ................................ 4-16
Rain. OtherTips
................................ 4-18
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-35
Rear Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt
Comfort Guides ..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-27
Split Folding Seat
.............................. 1-6
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-36
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
9-7