Engine Coolant - Chevrolet TRACKER 2000 Manual

When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to
raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants" in the Index.

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 258
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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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33 F ( 36 C).
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F (125 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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