Filling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required
J 26568 Coolant and Battery Tester
- Close the radiator drain cock.
Tighten
Tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb. in).
- Install the water pump drain plug if necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the water pump drain plug to 22 N.m (16 lb. in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the cooling system.
- Slowly add a mixture of 50/50 DEX-COOL antifreeze and deionized water to the cooling system until the coolant level reaches and maintains the top of the surge tank label.
Important: It is necessary to maintain the coolant level at the top of the surge tank label to insure all the air has been purged from the cooling system.
- Install surge tank cap.
- Start the engine.
- Run the engine at 2,000-2,500 RPM until engine reaches normal operating temperature.
- Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes.
- Shut the engine off.
- Allow the engine to cool.
- Top off the coolant as necessary.
- Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
- Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
- Inspect the concentration of the engine coolant using J 26568.