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.
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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:
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Give freezing protection down
to
-34°F
(-37°C).
Give boiling protection up
to
265
“F
(1
29°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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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
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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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