Checking coolant – GMC 2008 Acadia User Manual

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Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture,
your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost would not be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and
other parts.

If coolant needs to be added more than four times a
year, have your dealer/retailer check the cooling system.

Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives
in your vehicle’s cooling system, you could
damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture
of the engine coolant listed in this manual for
the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
on page 6-12 for more information.

Checking Coolant

The coolant recovery tank
cap has this symbol on it.

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for
more information on the location of the coolant
recovery tank.

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

When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the FULL COLD line or a little higher. When the
engine is warm, the level could be above the FULL
COLD level. The FULL COLD line is marked on
the coolant recovery tank.

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