Vehicle care 9-23 – CHEVROLET 2010 Camaro User Manual

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6.2 L V8 Engine Fill Procedure

1. Locate the radiator cap.

See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 9-6
.

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 a
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.

6. Once the system is full, put the

radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.

7. Turn the engine OFF.

8. Check the coolant level in the

coolant recovery bottle and fill
it until the level is at the top mark
on the dipstick.

Notice: If the pressure cap is
not tightly installed, coolant loss
and possible engine damage
may occur. Be sure the cap is
properly and tightly secured.

Vehicle Care

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