Tires; Tire Traction; Radiator Pressure Cap; Thermostat - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1971 Owner's Manual

Radiator Pressure Cap
The radiator cap, a 15 lb. pres-
sure type, must be insUUled tightly,
otherwise coolant may be lost and
damage to engine may result from
overheating. Radiator pressure caps
should be checked periodically for
proper operation. If replacement is
required specify AC
Thermostat
The cooling system is protected
and controlled by a thermostat in-
stalled in the engine coolant outlet
to maintain a satisfactory operating
temperature of the engine. This
thermostat is designed for continu-
ous use through both winter and
summer and need not be changed
seasonally. When replacement is
necessary, specify United Delco
parts.
Tires
The factory installed tires on
your car are selected to provide the
best all around tire performance for
all normal operation. When inflated
as recommended in the tire infla-
tion placard affixed to the left front
door of your vehicle, they have the
load carrying capacity to operate
satisfactorily at all loads up to and
including the full rated load speci-
fied in that table at all normal high-
way speeds. In addition, for those
owners who prefer the utmost in
comfort, optional tire inflation pres-
sures may be used when loads of
five passengers or less are carried.
For the added convenience of
owners, many Chevrolet dealers
are equipped to handle tire war-
ranty adjustments on certain makes
of tires provided on 1971 Chevro-
let cars.
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TIRE TRACTION
A decrease in driving, cornering,
and braking traction occurs when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on the road surface.
Driving practices and car speed
should be adjusted to the road con-
ditions.
When driving on wet or slushy
roads, it is possible for a wedge of
water to build up between the tire
and road surface. This phenome-
non, known as hydroplaning, may
cause partial or complete loss of
traction , which adversely affects
vehicle control and stopping abil-
ity. To reduce the possibility of
traction loss, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms
or when roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing
water or puddles.