Cadillac 2002 Eldorado, Manual

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Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX
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COOL
R
coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.
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.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure the arrow
lines up with the tube.
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
The surge tank pressure cap is located on the surge tank
in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in the
Index for more information on location.
NOTICE:
The surge tank cap is a 18 psi (124 kPa)
pressure
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type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure to the arrow on the
cap lines up with the overflow hose.