Chevrolet corvette 2001 User Manual
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NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only DEX
only DEX
-
COOL
R
(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
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
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX
-
COOL
R
is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
If there seems to be no leak, with the engine on, check to
see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans should be running.
If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge
tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
isn’t at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge
tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-
COOL
R
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.
pressure cap, is cool before you do it. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for more information.