FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Cooling System Service


- Inspect coolant and freeze protection. Flush and refill with new coolant if dirty or rusty.
- Keep coolant at the proper mixture for proper freeze protection, corrosion inhibitor level and best engine operating temperature.
- Inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
- Tighten all hose clamps.
- Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser (if equipped).
- Wash filler cap and neck.
- To ensure proper operation, pressure test the radiator and cap.