Chevrolet 2006 Epica, Owner'S Manual

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Checking Coolant
The engine coolant surge
tank is located in the
engine compartment on
the passenger’s side of
the vehicle. See
Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-12
for more
information on location.
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CAUTION:
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn
you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure
cap — even a little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be between
the Maximum (A) and Minimum (B) marks on the
coolant surge tank. The level rises at engine operation
temperature and drops again when the engine
cools down.
Adding Coolant
If the level falls below the Minimum (B) mark, add the
proper coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only
when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty,
a special fill procedure is necessary. See
Cooling
System on page 5-24 for instructions on “How to
Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank.”
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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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is
hand-tight and fully seated.
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