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Holden VE Ute Owner Manual (MY12.5) - 2012 - CRC - 6/28/12
Vehicle Care 10-9
Engine coolant level
Check the coolant level at least
once a week. The cap is yellow with
the word DEXCOOL.
Checking coolant level
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WARNING
Do not remove the radiator c ap if
the engine and radiator are stil l
hot. Scalding fluid and steam can
be blown out under pressure,
which could cause serious burns.
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Rotate the coolant cap
one-eighth of a turn
anticlockwise and slowly pull out
the dipstick.
3. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be at or
above the minimum mark (A).
When the engine is warm, the
level should be between half-full
and the maximum mark (B).
A
B
Adding coolant
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CAUTION
Do not spill coolant on the
veh icle’s exterior surfaces as it
can damage the paintwork. If you
do, wash it off immediately.
For engine coolant specifications
and water-to-coolant ratio, see
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑2. Always
use the specified ratio.
1. Mix a solution of Holden coolant
and clean fresh water.
2. Add coolant into the coolant
dipstick tube (where the dipstick
is stored).
3. Check the level on the dipstick
and add further coolant if
necessary.
The fluid level must not exceed
the maximum mark (B).
4. Replace the dipstick.