Engine Coolant - Chevrolet TRACKER 2002 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 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.
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
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
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M with a complete coolant flush and refill.
CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid such as 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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