How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank - Chevrolet 1997 Blazer Owner's Manual

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
I f you haven't found a problem yet,
but
the coolant level
isn't at the ADD mark, add a SO/SO mixture of clenrz
w t e r (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL"
(silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
(See "Engine Coolant" i n the Index for more
information.)
A
CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix
will.
Your vehicle's coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water
or
the wrong mix, your engine could
get too
hot but >'ou wouldn't get the overheat
warning. k'our
engine
could catch fire and you or
others could
he
hurned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water
and DKX-CWOL" coolant.
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mix.
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