Engine Overheating - Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual

Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage and the
warning light about a hot engine on your instrument
panel.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you Keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
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Stop after high speed driving.
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Idle for long periods in traffic.
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Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
.try this for a minute or so:
1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.
3. Try to keep your engine under load (in a drive gear
where the engine runs slower).
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