How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank - Buick LESABRE 1997 Manual

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 water to your cooling system
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. 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.
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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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