Engine
Coolant
The cooling system in
your
vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL
(orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5
years or
100,000
miles
(166
0o0
km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to
add coolant when it is
low.
If
you
have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A
50/50
mixture
of
water and the proper coolant
for
your
Cadillac will:
Give freezing protection down to
-34°F
(-37
O
C).
Give boiling protection
up
to 265
“F
(129
“C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work
as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant
it
is
important that
you
use
DEX-COOL
TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM
Specification
6277M.
If
silicated
coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant
will
require change sooner
--
at
30,000
miles
(50
000
km) or
24
months,
whichever occurs first.
What
to
Use
Use a mixture
of
one-half
clean
water
(preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL
(orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets
GM
Specification
6277M,
which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM
Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
(GM
Part
No.
3634621) with any complete coolant change.
If
you
use this mixture, you don’t need
to
add anything else.
A
special procedure is required
for
adding sealer; see the
Cadillac service manual.
(To
order a service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications”
in
the Index.)
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