Engine overheating, Engine overheating -23, Caution – Pontiac 2006 Torrent User Manual

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CAUTION:

Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure
cap — even a little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.

The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the
COLD FILL line. When your engine is warm, the level
should be at the COLD FILL line or a little higher.

Adding Coolant

If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL

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coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.

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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.

When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is
hand-tight and fully seated.

Engine Overheating

You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage
on page 3-31.

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