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Section 5 Problems on the Road
Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.
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-2 Hazard Warning Flashers
5
-2 Other Warning Devices
5
-3 Jump Starting
5
-8 Towing Your Vehicle
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-8 Engine Overheating5
-11 Cooling System
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-17 Engine Fan Noise
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-17 If a Tire Goes Flat
5
-18 Changing a Flat Tire
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-34 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to
raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See ªRecommended Fluids and
Lubricantsº in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX
-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX
-COOL extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see ªEngine Overheatingº
in the Index.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-COOL coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
-34F (-37C).
Give boiling protection up to 265F (129C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
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.
6-73 Cooling System Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling Systemº in the Index.
Engine Transmission Quantity
VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front A/C 14.4 quarts (13.7 L)
VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front and rear A/C 15.8 quarts (15.0 L)
VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with front A/C 14.4 quarts (13.7 L)
VORTEC 5300 V8* Automatic with front and rear A/C 15.8 quarts (15.0 L)
VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic 15.8 quarts (15.0 L)
VORTEC 6000 V8** Automatic with engine oil cooler 15.4 quarts (14.6 L)
VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic 20.7 quarts (19.6 L)
* Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner.
** Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.
Add one liter if equipped with rear heating for all engines.
