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Cadillac 1993 Eldorado Owners Literature page 248

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NOTICE:
Engine damage fro running:
your
covered
hv v o w
1
rrant
wine withc
bolant isn't
If there seems to be no leak, check to see if the electric engine 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 Recovery Tank
If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above
"FULL COLD," add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled)
and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine
Coolant''
in
the Index for more information about the proper coolant
mix.)
,/!1
CAUTIO
Adding only plain water
ur coomg syscem can D e
dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mix
will.
Your vehicle's coolant
warning system
is
set for the proper coolant mix. With plain
water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you
wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fir6
and you or others could be burned. Use a
50/50
mix of
(
m
water
I
d a
Droner antifreeze
I
I
NOTICE:
1
In cold weather, water can
L
Jeze and crack the engine, radiato,,
heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
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