Black plate (15,1)
Holden Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Holden-9272603) - 2015 -
CRC - 11/21/14
Vehicle Care
10-15
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Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. 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 coolant is needed, add the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the
coolant surge tank.
1. Remove the coolant surge tank
pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no longer
hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly anticlockwise about two
or two and one-half turns.
If a hiss is heard, wait for that to
stop. This will allow any
pressure still left to be vented
out the discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly, and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with
the proper mixture, to the mark
indicated by the arrows. Wait
about five minutes, then check
to see if the level is below the
mark. If the level is below the
mark, add additional coolant to
bring the level up to the mark.
Repeat this procedure until the
level remains constant at the
mark for at least five minutes.
4. With the coolant surge tank
pressure cap off, start the
engine and let it run until the
upper radiator hose can be felt
getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank
might be lower. If the level is
lower than the mark, add more
of the proper mixture to the
coolant surge tank until the level
reaches the mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap tightly
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Caution
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.
