Filling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required: J 23688 Coolant and Battery Fluid Tester
- Close the radiator drain cock.
Tighten:
Tighten the radiator drain cock to 2 N.m (18 in lbs)
- If the engine block drain plug was removed, perform the following:
- Apply pipe sealer to the drain plug.
- Install the drain plug.
Tighten:
Tighten the drain plug to 22 N.m (16 ft lbs)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Open the cooling system bleeder screws.
Important: Use a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL antifreeze and deionized water.
- Slowly fill the cooling system with a 50/50 coolant mixture.
- Close the cooling system bleeder screws.
- Install the coolant pressure cap.
- Start the engine.
- Run the engine at 2,000-2,500 RPM until the 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 concentration of the engine coolant using the J 26568.
- Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
- Inspect the cooling system for leaks.