Checking Coolant - GMC 2006 Canyon Owner's Manual

Checking Coolant

The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL
COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm,
the level could be above the FULL COLD level.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank.
The coolant recovery tank
cap has this symbol on it.
It is located toward the
rear of the engine
compartment on the
passenger's side of the
vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 5-12 for more
information on location.
CAUTION:
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Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow 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.
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful
not to spill it.
CAUTION:
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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
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engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator.
For information on how to add coolant to the radiator,
see Cooling System on page 5-30.
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