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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 2nd Edition - 9/12/12
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Vehicle Care
WARNING (Continued)
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and surge tank
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap.
If coolant is needed, add the proper
mixture directly to the radiator, but
be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the engine
coolant recovery bottle, add coolant
as follows:
3.6L V6 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10
‑
6
.
2. Remove the engine cover to
access the radiator cap. See
Engine Cover on page 10
‑
12
.
3. Cover the radiator cap with a
thick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove.
4. If there is no coolant visible or
the level is low, slowly fill the
system through the radiator cap
opening with a 50/50 mixture of
DEX-COOL and clean drinkable
water.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and continue filling if the
level drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
5. Start the engine.
6. With the engine idling, continue
to add coolant through the
radiator cap opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.
7. Once the system is full, put the
radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.
8. With the engine still running,
raise the engine to 2500 rpm for
30
–
40 seconds.
9. Turn the engine off.
10. Repeat Steps 2
–
7 then turn the
engine off.
11. Allow engine to cool for
45 minutes. Top off coolant
through the radiator cap
opening and reinstall the
radiator cap.
12. Reinstall the engine cover. See
Engine Cover on page 10
‑
12
.