2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO radiator

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-7
A. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑44.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑20.
C. Engine Cover on page 10‑9.
D. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
E. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑20.
F. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid on page 10‑27.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10. H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
I. Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir
(if equipped with manual
transmission). See Brakes on
page 10‑29 orHydraulic Clutch
on page 10‑16.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Battery on page 10‑31.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑28.

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑44.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑20.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
E. Engine Cover on page 10‑9.
F. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
G. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under Engine Cover).
See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑27. H. Brake Master Cylinder and
Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir
(if equipped with manual
transmission). See Brakes on
page 10‑29 orHydraulic Clutch
on page 10‑16.
I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Battery on page 10‑31.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
K. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑28.
L. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑20.Engine Cover
3.6 L V6 Engine Cover
To remove:
1. Remove the engine oil fill cap (B).
2. Lift the engine cover (A) to disengage one front attachment
point.
3. Pull engine cover forward to disengage from two rear tabs.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall engine cover.

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
10-18 Vehicle Care
7. Inspect or replace the air filter.See Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11‑9.
8. Reverse steps 6 to 1 to install cover.
{WARNING
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you
or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is
off, dirt can easily get into the
engine, which could damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter
in place when you are driving.
Cooling System
When it is safe to lift the hood:
3.6 L V6 Engine
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle
B. Electric Cooling Fans (Out of View)
C. Radiator Cap (Under Engine Cover)
6.2 L V8 Engines
(L99 shown LS3 similar)
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle
B. Electric Cooling Fans (Out of View)
C. Radiator Cap (Out of View)

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-19
{WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the engine
coolant recovery bottle is boiling,
do not do anything else until it cools
down. The vehicle should be parked
on a level surface.
The coolant level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines.
If it is not, the vehicle may have a
leak at the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump,
or somewhere else in the cooling
system.
{WARNING
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there
is a leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak,
with the engine on, check to see
if the electric engine cooling fans
are running. If the engine is
overheating, the fans should be
running. If it is not, the vehicle
needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice:
Using coolant other than
DEX-COOL
®can cause premature
engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant could require changing
sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi)
or 24 months, whichever occurs
first. Any repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use DEX-COOL
(silicate-free) coolant in the
vehicle.

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-21
Notice:If an improper coolant
mixture is used, the engine could
overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Too much water in the mixture
can freeze and crack the engine,
radiator, heater core, and other
parts.
Never dispose of engine coolant
by putting it in the trash, pouring
it on the ground, into sewers,
into streams or bodies of water.
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized service center, familiar
with legal requirements regarding
used coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
Check coolant as follows:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Locate the engine coolant recovery bottle. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10‑6.
3. Turn the coolant dipstick cap counterclockwise and slowly
pull out the dipstick.
4. There are maximum andminimum markings on the
dipstick. When the engine is
cold, the coolant level should
be at or above the MIN mark
on the dipstick. After the
vehicle has been driven and
the engine is at normal operating
temperature, the level should be
somewhere between half full and
the maximum mark.
5. If the coolant level is correct, replace the dipstick and turn the
cap clockwise to secure.

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
10-22 Vehicle Care
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Bottle
{WARNING
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. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Notice: This vehicle has a
specific coolant fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure
could cause the engine to
overheat and be severely
damaged. Notice:
If an improper coolant
mixture is used, the engine could
overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Too much water in the mixture
can freeze and crack the engine,
radiator, heater core, and other
parts.
Add coolant as follows:
1. Turn the engine coolant
recovery bottle dipstick cap
counterclockwise and slowly
pull out the dipstick.
2. Pour the coolant into the engine coolant recovery bottle.
3. When the level is correct, replace the dipstick and turn
the cap clockwise to secure.
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
{WARNING
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. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
Notice: This vehicle has a
specific coolant fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure
could cause the engine to
overheat and be severely
damaged.

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-23
{WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{WARNING
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you
turn the surge tank pressure
cap—even a little —they can
come out at high speed. Never
turn the cap when the cooling
system, including the surge tank
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and surge tank
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap. If coolant is needed, add the proper
mixture directly to the radiator, but
be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the engine
coolant recovery bottle, add coolant
as follows:
3.6 L V6 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 10‑6.
2. Remove engine cover to access the radiator cap. See Engine
Cover on page 10‑9.
3. Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove. 4. If there is no coolant visible or
the level is low, slowly fill the
system through the radiator cap
opening with a 50/50 mixture of
DEX-COOL and clean drinkable
water.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and continue filling if the
level drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
5. Start the engine.
6. With the engine idling, continue to add coolant through the
radiator cap opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.
7. Once the system is full, put the radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
10-24 Vehicle Care
8. With the engine still running,raise the engine to 2500 RPM for
30–40 seconds.
9. Turn the engine OFF.
10. Repeat steps 2–7 then turn the engine off.
11. Allow engine to cool for 45 minutes. Top off coolant
through the radiator cap
opening and re-install the
radiator cap.
12. Re-install the engine cover. SeeEngine Cover on
page 10‑9.
13. Check the coolant level in the engine coolant recovery bottle
and fill it until the level is at the
top symbol on the dipstick. 6.2 L V8 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6.2. Cover the radiator cap with athick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove.
3. If there is no coolant visible or the level is low, slowly fill the
system through the radiator cap
opening with a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and a
DEX-COOL coolant until full.