Engine Coolant - Chevrolet 2013 Captiva Sport Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12
10-14 Vehicle Care
If the coolant inside the coolant
surge tank is hot, do not do anything
else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface.
The coolant level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines.
If it is not, you may have a leak at
the radiator hoses, heater hoses,
radiator, water pump, or somewhere
else in the cooling system.
WARNING
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak, with
the engine on, check to see if the
engine cooling fan(s) is running.
If the engine is overheating, the fan
should be running. If it is not, the
vehicle needs service. Turn off the
engine.
Notice: Engine damage from
running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.
Notice: Using coolant other than
®
DEX-COOL can cause premature
engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant could require changing
sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi)
or 24 months, whichever occurs
first. Any repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use DEX-COOL
(silicate-free) coolant in the
vehicle.

Engine Coolant

The cooling system in the vehicle is
®
filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
Black plate (14,1)
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first, if only DEX-COOL
extended life coolant is added.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to add coolant
when it is low. If there is a problem
with engine overheating, see Engine
Overheating on page 10 18.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
37°C ( 34°F).
Give boiling protection up to
129°C (265°F).
Protect against rust and
corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
temperature.
Let the warning lights and
gauges work as they should.
Notice: Using coolant other than
®
DEX-COOL can cause premature
engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant could require changing