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Rear Axle
Engine Coolant
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer
to
the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
"Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the
bottom
of
the filler plug
hole, you'll need to add
some lubricant. Add enough
lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants" in the Index.
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL
8
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.
The following explains your cooling s y s r e ~ 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:
0
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0
Give boiling protection up to 265 "F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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