Cadillac escalade 2000 User Manual
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Checking Coolant
The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger’s
side at the rear corner of the engine compartment.
side at the rear corner of the engine compartment.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD
mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be at the HOT mark, or a little higher.
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD
mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be at the HOT mark, or a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX
-
COOL
R
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank.
CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap
--
even a
little
--
when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful
not to spill it.
not to spill it.
CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For
information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see
“Cooling System” in the Index.
information on how to add coolant to the radiator, see
“Cooling System” in the Index.