2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 408

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 yeam or 159,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL@ extendedlife coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-36. A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F ( -37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 Nofice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use onlyDEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000miles (50,000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ not covered by your new vehicle is warranty. -- Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 5-33