CHEVROLET 2010 Camaro - Manual (Page 254)

If no coolant is visible in the coolant
overflow bottle, add coolant as
follows:
3.6 L V6 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 9-6.
2. Remove engine cover to access
the radiator cap. See Engine
Cover on page 9-9.
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 re-install the
radiator cap.
12. Re-install the engine cover.
See Engine Cover on
page 9-9.
13. Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery bottle and fill
it until the level is at the top
symbol on the dipstick.
9-22 Vehicle Care