Chevrolet 2007 Silverado, Owner'S Manual

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Checking Coolant
The coolant surge tank is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on
page 506 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 at the
FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank.
If your vehicle has a low coolant sensor and the
LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on
and stays on, it means you are low on engine
coolant. See “LOW COOLANT LEVEL” under DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 285.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper
DEX-COOL
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coolant mixture at the surge tank,
but only when the engine is cool. See Cooling
System on page 527 for more information.
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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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