Chevrolet corvette 2000 Manual De Usuario
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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
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isn’t at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge
tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
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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.)
CAUTION:
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
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.
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.