Engine Overheating - Chevrolet 2010 Silverado Owner's Manual

Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that
to stop. A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture
to the FULL COLD mark.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start
the engine and let it run until the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicates approximately
195°F (90°C).
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By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge
tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the
coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill
procedure Steps 1 through 6.
Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.

Engine Overheating

If the vehicle has the DURAMAX
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the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information.
The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine
overheating.
You will find a coolant temperature gauge on the
vehicle's instrument panel. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge on page 4 40.
In addition, you will find ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED messages in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 63.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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Diesel engine, see