Important: Do NOT add any engine coolant supplement sealant pellets to the cooling
system.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Remove and clean (flush) the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer
to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
.
- Flush the engine cooling system. Follow the flushing equipment
manufacturer's instructions.
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
.
- Add the appropriate amount of GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL® or HAVOLINE®
DEX-COOL® to the cooling system (50% of the cooling system capacity).
- Fill the coolant recovery reservoir with a 1:1 DEX-COOL® clean,
drinkable water ratio.
- Install the radiator cap (if removed). Ensure that the radiator
cap arrow points toward the radiator overflow tube.
Caution: Do not remove the radiator cap while the cooling system is hot. Serious
personal injury may result. Only remove the radiator cap from a cool engine.
Important: If coolant temperature indicator comes on. Turn the engine OFF immediately
and allow the engine to cool. Do NOT remove the radiator cap.
- Start the engine and allow the engine cooling fan to cycle on and off
three times.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Allow the engine to cool.
- Ensure that the engine coolant concentration (freeze point) is
sufficient.