CHEVROLET 2013 Camaro - Manual (Page 276)

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12
10-26 Vehicle Care
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 10‑11.
13. Check the coolant level in the
engine coolant recovery bottle
and fill it until the level is at the
top symbol on the dipstick.
6.2L V8 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6.
2. Cover the radiator cap with a
thick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove.
3. 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
clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant until full.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and top off if the level
drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
4. Start the engine.
5. With the engine idling, top off the
coolant through the radiator cap
opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.