2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO radiator cap

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-7
A. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑40.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑19.
C. Engine Cover on page 10‑10.
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 10‑19. F. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid on page 10‑26.
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 10‑28 orHydraulic Clutch
on page 10‑15. J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
See Battery on page 10‑30.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑27.

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑40.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑19.
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 10‑10. 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 10‑26.
H. Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir
(if equipped with manual
transmission). See Brakes on
page 10‑28 orHydraulic Clutch
on page 10‑15. I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
See Battery on page 10‑30.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
K. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑27.
L. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑19.

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-18 Vehicle Care
Cooling System
When it is safe to lift the hood:
3.6L V6 Engine
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle
B. Electric Cooling Fans (Out of View)
C. Radiator Cap (Under Engine Cover)
6.2L V8 Engines (L99 shown LS3
similar)
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle
B. Electric Cooling Fans (Out of View)
C. Radiator Cap (Out of View)
{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.

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-21
3. Turn the coolant dipstick capcounterclockwise 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.
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.

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-22 Vehicle Care
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.
{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 the engine cover to access the radiator cap. See
Engine Cover on page 10‑10.
3. Cover the radiator cap with athick 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.

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Vehicle Care 10-23
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.
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 through 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 10‑10.
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
DEX-COOL coolant until full.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and top off if the level
drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.

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10-24 Vehicle Care
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
4. Start the engine.
5. With the engine idling, top off the coolant through the radiator cap
opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.
6. Once the system is full, put the radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.
7. Turn the engine off.
8. Check the coolant level in the engine coolant recovery bottle
and fill it until the level is at the
top mark on the dipstick.
Notice: If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant
temperature warning light on your
vehicle's instrument panel. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
on page 5‑11.
You may decide not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, but
instead get service help right away.
See Roadside Assistance Program
(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or
Roadside Assistance Program
(Mexico) on page 13‑9.
If you do decide to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the engine
and have the vehicle serviced.