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How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
{ CAUTION
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{ CAUTION
Steam and scalding liquids
from a hot cooling system can
blow out and burn you badly.
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CAUTION (Continued)
They are under pressure, and if
you turn the surge tank pressure
cap — even a little — they can
come out at high speed.
Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the
surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and
surge tank pressure cap to cool
if you ever have to turn the
pressure cap.
If coolant is needed, add the proper
mixture directly to the radiator,
but be sure the cooling system is
cool before this is done.
1. Remove the radiator pressure
cap when the cooling system,
including the upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about
one full turn.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that
to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.
2. Keep turning the cap to
remove it.
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