Engine
Coolant
The cooling
s
stem in your vehicle
is
filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant.
This
coolant is designed
to remain
in
your vehicle for
5
years or
150,000
miles
(240
000
km)
whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended
life
coolant.
B
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 DEX-COOL’
coolant will:
0
Give freezing protection down to
-34°F
(-37°C).
0
Give boiling protection up to
265
“F
(
129
O
C).
0
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that
you
use only
DEX-COOL@
(silicate-free) coolant.
If
coolant other than DEX-COOL 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. Damage caused by the
use
of
coolant other than DEX-COOL’ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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