Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap; Engine Overheating - Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2007 Owner's Manual

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and possible engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully
installed on the coolant surge tank. See Engine
Compartment Overview on page 480 for more
information on location.

Engine Overheating

If your vehicle has the DURAMAX
®
see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more
information.
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle's instrument panel. See Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 255.
In addition, you will find an ENGINE
OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE
POWER message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) on the instrument panel. See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 269.
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
®
Diesel engine,
CAUTION:
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Steam from an overheated engine can
burn you badly, even if you just open the
hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it
off and get everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant
before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when the vehicles
engine is overheated, the liquids in it can
catch fire. You or others could be badly
burned. Stop your engine if it overheats,
and get out of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
See Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) on
page 508 for information on driving to a
safe place in an emergency.