1998 CHEVROLET S10 coolant

3. Fill the radiator with the propet.DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck.
(See “Engine Coolant” .in the Index for more.
-information about -the proper coolant mixture.)
4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark.
$. Put the c-ap..back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave- the radiator presswe cap off. ..
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6. Start the engine.and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose gettirsg hot. Watch out for.the
engine cooling
fan.
8. Then replace the pressure cap, At any time during
this procedure if coolant begi;ins:to flow out:of :the
filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
mows on the pressure cap line up like this. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator
filler
neck may be lower. E the level is lower, :add
more of.the proper DEX-COOL@ .coolant mixture
through the filler neckuntil the level reaches the
base of the .feller neck.
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Checking Thing$ Un.der the Wood
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include Iiquids Iike. gasoIine,
..oil9 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.
-Then go to the front of the.vehicie.-and release the
twondafy hood relmse.
To open the hwd, first pull
the handle inside the. vehicle
on the lower left side of he
.instrument panel. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and
;put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.. You may
have a lamp.that coTx1e.s on when you lift the hood.
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When you lift the hood,. you’ll see these items on the 2.2L-engine:
A. Battery D. Engine Oil Fill Cap G. Air Cleaner
B. Coolant Recovery Tank and Dipstick H. Fuse Block
C. Automatic Transmission E. Power Steering Reservoir I. Windshield Washer Fluid
Dipstick E Brake Master Cylinder
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When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items an the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
A. Battery E. Transmission Dipstick H. Air Cleaner
B. .Coolant Recovery Tank E. Power Steering Reservoir I. Fuse Block
C. Engine Uil Dipstick G. Brake Mas-ter Cylinder J. Windshield Washer Fluid
D. Engine Oil Fill
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When the differential is cola, aaa enough lubricant
raiise. the level to 1/2 inch
(1 2 .m) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is’ at operating. temperature.
(warn), add enough lubricmt to raise the level to the
b-ottom of the filler plug hole.
what to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule. to determine what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended. Fluids and
Lubricant$’
in the Index.
Engine Coolw
The mob- -s stem in y,our-vehicle i.s filled with
DES-COUL engine coolant. This c:oolant.is devigned
to. remain in your vehicle for 5: years or 150,OO.Q miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs, first, ifyou add,only
DEX-COOL’ extended lifecoolant.
The
following. expl.&s your cooling system and hcwto
add:cool&tt
whenit is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine. Overheating” .in
the Index.
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A 5-0/56mm~ure -or ner and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to- -34O.F (-37 O C>.
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and cormsim.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
a Let the waning lights and gages, -work as
they ‘should.
I
NOTICE:
When addmg coolant, it-is important that you .me
on~y DEX-COOL@- (silicgtelfree) coolant.
.If c-oolant other than DEX-COOL isladded to the
system, premature engine, heater core .or
radiator corrosiron 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 UEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle. warranty.
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W.hat to ..Use.
I NOTICE:
If yo,u use.an improper caol~antmix~ture, your
engine could dverheat and b'e- badly damaged-.
The repair cost
wouldn? be,cov.ered by yaw:
warranty. Too much wqter in. the mixture: can
freeze ,and crack the engine, radi'atm; heater c:ore
and otheP:parts,
If YOU have- tu add, coolant mare than €our tjmes .a year,
have your dealer check yo,^ c:soling.system.
I NOTICE:
If you use-the- proper coolant, you dodt have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which dah .to-
improve the
~ystem. These can ..be harmful.
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You can be burned if you-spil1 coolant-on hot
engine
parts,. Cloolant c.ontains ethylen;e..glycoI,
and it will. burn if the e.ngine parts are hat
enough. Don't spill codant;on a hot enghe.
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