Chevrolet 2003 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 262

Checking Coolant
The coolant recovery tank
is located between the
power steering fluid
reservoir and the
underhood fuse block in
the engine compartment
on the passenger's side of
the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 5- 12 for more
information on location.
The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD
mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm,
the level should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be
careful not to spill it.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
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caolafit to the radiatc;. See E,7ghe Overheathg
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to ~ I Q W
out and burn you
badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant at the
radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure
cap
--
even a little
--
when the engine and
radiator are hot.
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:oolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine
parts ?re
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enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
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Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For
information on how to add coolant to the radiator,
see Zooiing System on page M i .
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