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NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only DEX
-
COOL
R
(silicate
-
free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX
-
COOL is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
--
at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the
use of coolant other than DEX
-
COOL
R
is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again.
See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle
speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down.
If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge
Tank --Gasoline Engines
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at or above the FILL COLD mark, add a 50/50
mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX
-
COOL
R
coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling
system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is
cool before you do it. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index
for more information.
Summary of Contents for 2001 Sierra 1500 Pickup
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Page 163: ...2 80 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...
Page 332: ...5 26 Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Front Position All Other Models ...
Page 335: ...5 29 Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Front Position All Other Models ...
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Page 432: ...Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engines 7 7 ...
Page 433: ...Scheduled Maintenance Gasoline Engines 7 8 ...
Page 454: ...7 29 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...
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