Checking Coolant - GMC SIERRA 1996 Manual

NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times
8
year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Clwcking
Coolant" in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
d
The coolant recovery tank is located on the passenger
side
at the rear corner of the engine compartment.
When your engine
i s
cold,
the coolant level should
be
at
the COLD mark, or a little higher. When your engine is
warm.
the
level s h o ~ ~ l d be up to the HOT mark, or a
little higher.
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