Chevrolet corvette 2002 ユーザーズマニュアル

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NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you 
use 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 
--
 at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the 
use of coolant other than DEX
-
COOL
R
 is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant 
Surge Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if
coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible
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
-
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.