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If Your Engine Overheats
6. Look for any obvious
coolant leaks, such as a split
radiator hose. Everything is still
extremely hot, so use caution. If
you find a leak, it must be
repaired before you continue
driving (see
Towing on
page 182 ).
7. If you don't find an obvious
leak, check the coolant level in
the radiator reserve tank (see
page 120 ), If the level is below
the MIN mark, add coolant to
half way between the MIN and
MAX marks.
8. If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have
to add coolant to the radiator.
Let the engine cool down until
the pointer reaches the
middle of the temperature
gauge, or lower, before
checking the radiator.
9. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pushing down, to the first stop.
This releases any remaining
pressure in the cooling system.
After the pressure releases,
push down on the cap and turn
it until it comes off.
10. Start the engine and set the
heater control lever to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the
fill neck. If you do not have
the proper coolant mixture
available, you can add plain
water. Remember to have the
cooling system drained and
refilled with the proper
mixture as soon as you can.
11. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and
watch the temperature gauge.
If it goes back to the red
mark, the engine needs repair.
(See
Towing on page 182 .)
12. If the temperature stays
normal, check the coolant
level in the radiator reserve
tank. If it has gone down, add
coolant to the MAX mark. Put
the cap back on tightly.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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