Engine Coolant - Chevrolet 2000 Prizm Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant

The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in
the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and the
proper coolant will:
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Give freezing protection down to
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Give boiling protection up to 265
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Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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What to Use
Use a mixture of one
one
which won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use a
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825
with a complete coolant flush and refill. If you use this
coolant mixture, you don't need to add anything else.
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34 F ( 37 C).
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F (129 C).
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half clean, drinkable water and
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half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825
CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's coolant
warning system is set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't
get the overheat warning. Your engine could
catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water
and the proper coolant.
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