Checking Coolant - Cadillac 1996 Eldorado Owner's Manual

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Checking Coolant
The surge tank is located next to the engine block on the
passenger's side of the engine.
The cooling system when hot is under
a lot of pressure.
If the CHECK COOLANT LEVEL message appears on
the DIC, you will need to add coolant.
A
CAUTION:
I
I
lhrning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
--
even a
little
--
when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the full cold mark, which is 2.5 inches (60
mm)
below
the base of the fill neck. Use a flashlight as necessary to
see into the tank..
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