Caution, Checking coolant – GMC 2009 Savana User Manual

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Checking Coolant

The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking
the coolant level.

Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery
tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or
above the COLD FILL mark, add a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL

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coolant at the

coolant recovery tank, but be sure the cooling system is
cool before this is done.

When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
or above the COLD FILL mark. If it is not, there could
be a leak in the cooling system.

If the coolant is low, add the coolant or take the vehicle
to a dealer/retailer for service.

How to Add Coolant to the Recovery
Tank for Gasoline Engines

If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “How to
Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank” under
“Van Models” in the Cooling System section of
the DURAMAX

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Diesel Supplement for the proper

coolant fill procedure.

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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.
Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.

Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause the engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.

If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL

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coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank.

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