Notice – CHEVROLET 1999 Cavalier User Manual

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NOTICE:

When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only DEX

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COOL

R

(silicate

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free) coolant.

If coolant other than DEX

-

COOL is added to the

system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner

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at

30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX

-

COOL

R

is not

covered by your new vehicle warranty.

If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine cooling fan is running. If the
engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it
isn’t, your vehicle needs service.

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank

If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and DEX

-

COOL

R

coolant at the

coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool
before you do it. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
more information.)

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