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How
to
Add
Coolant
to
the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn't at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of
clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@
(silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See
"Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information.)
Adding only plain
can be 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.
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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 fire
and you or others could be burned. Use
a
50/50
mix of clean water and DEX-COOL@ coolant.
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mix.
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