How
to
Add
Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at
FULL
COLD, add a
50/50
mixture of
clean
water
(preferably distilled) and
DEX-COOL@
coolant at
the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system,
including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool
before
you
do it. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
more information.)
Steam and scalding liquids from
a
hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and
if
you turn the coolant
surge tank pressure cap
--
even a little
--
they
can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure
cap to cool if you ever have to turn the
pressure cap.