Filling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Tighten the radiator drain cock (1). Refer to Radiator Drain Cock Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
- Slowly fill the radiator with a 50/50 coolant mixture until the coolant level reaches the base of the radiator surge tank. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities
- Allow 30 seconds for the coolant level to stabilize and continue to fill the coolant filler neck until the level stabilizes for at least 2 minutes.
- Start the engine and allow to the engine to idle in PARK or NEUTRAL with the parking brake engaged.
- Slowly fill the coolant mixture until the level stabilizes at the base of the radiator surge tank.
- Install the coolant pressure cap.
- Raise the engine RPM to 2500 RPM for 30-40 seconds.
- Shut the engine OFF.
- Allow the engine to cool, remove coolant fill cap and repeat steps 4-10 until the coolant level has completely stabilized within the radiator surge tank.
- Inspect the concentration of the engine coolant using the GE-26568 Coolant and Battery Fluid Tester.
- Inspect and if necessary, fill the coolant reservoir bottle as necessary.
- Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
- Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
- Top off the radiator surge tank if necessary.
CAUTION:
The procedure below must be followed. Improper coolant level could result in a low or high coolant level condition, causing engine damage.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Use a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL antifreeze and clean drinkable water.