Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature, Gauge -17 – CHEVROLET 2012 Silverado User Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012

Instruments and Controls

5-17

Notice: Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine
oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Check the oil level as soon as
possible. Add oil if required, but
if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil
pressure is still low, have the
vehicle serviced. Always follow
the maintenance schedule for
changing engine oil.

If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel supplement
for more information.

If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the
hybrid supplement for more
information.

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge

Metric

English

This gauge shows the engine
coolant temperature.

It also provides an indicator of how
hard the vehicle is working. During a
majority of the operation, the gauge
reads 100°C (210°F) or less.
If pulling a load or going up hills, it
is normal for the temperature to
fluctuate and go over the 113°C
(235°F) mark. If the gauge reaches
the 125°C (260°F) mark, it indicates
that the cooling system is working
beyond its capacity.

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