Radiator pressure cap, Radiator pressure cap -29, Caution – Pontiac 2004 Vibe User Manual

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Adding Coolant

If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant
mixture

at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not

to spill it.

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CAUTION:

Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant at the
radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure
cap — even a little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.

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CAUTION:

You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.

Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For
information on how to add coolant to the radiator,
see

Cooling System on page 5-32.

Radiator Pressure Cap

Notice: Your radiator cap is a 15.6 psi (110 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed
to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler.

See

Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12

for more information on location.

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