Engine Coolant - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

9-18 Vehicle Care
3.0L V6 Engine
A. Engine Cooling Fans
(Out of View)
B. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap
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WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the bonnet can start up
even when the engine is not
running and can cause injury.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underbonnet
electric fan.
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WARNING
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Notice: Using coolant other
than DEX-COOL® can cause
premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition,
the engine coolant could require
changing sooner. Any repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant
in the vehicle.

Engine Coolant

The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL® engine
coolant mixture. See the Scheduled
Maintenance on page 10‑2 for more
information.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating on
page 9‑21.