1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 238

[ 6 h , CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Don't run the engine there is a leak. If you run if the engine, it could lose all coolant. could That cause an engine fire, and could be burned. you Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't atthe ADD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index more information.) for A CAUTION: I NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolantisn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, start theengine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed isdoubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn't, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. I Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill. Your vehicle's coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain wateror the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but wouldn't you get the overheat warning. Your engine could you catch fire and or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and DEX-COOL@coolant. 5-16