Cadillac 2006 Automobile User Manual


 
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if
coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible
but the level is not at the FULL COLD mark located
on the side of the surge tank, add enough of a
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
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coolant at the coolant surge tank to
bring the level to the FULL COLD mark, but be sure
the cooling system, including the coolant surge
tank pressure cap (if equipped), is cool before you
do it. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for more
information.
If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant
as follows:
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant
surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they
can come out at high speed. Never turn the
cap when the cooling system, including the
coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and coolant surge tank
pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn
the pressure cap.
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