28 vehicle care – CHEVROLET 2012 Camaro User Manual

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012 - 2nd - 11/16/11

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Vehicle Care

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 10‑11.

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.

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