What Engine Coolant To Use - Chevrolet 2004 Venture Owner's Manual

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
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DEX-COOL coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C)
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Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
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Protect against rust and corrosion
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Help keep the proper engine temperature
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Let the warning messages and gages work as
they should
Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
cause premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
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DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.

What Engine Coolant to Use

Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
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one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do
not need to add anything else.
CAUTION:
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Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
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may
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture,
your engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair cost would not be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not
have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim
to improve the system. These can be harmful.
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coolant.
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