Engine Coolant - Cadillac 1998 Eldorado Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant
The cooling
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stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL' extended life coolant.
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The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a
problem with engine overheating, see "Engine
Overheating" in the Index.
A
50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
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Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265
"F (1 29°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you
use only DEX-COOL@ (silicate-free) coolant.
If
coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
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at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) o r 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the
use
of
coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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