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Engine Coolant
The cooling s 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
lunb
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:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
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Give boiling protection up to 265
O F
(1 29
O
C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
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
--
at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or
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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