2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual - Page 252

' A CAUTION: 'hrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn badly. you With the coolant recovery tank, will almost you never have to add coolant the radiator. at Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot. Radiator Pressure Cap I NOTICE: Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating.Be sure the arrows the cap on on line up with the overflow tube the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap is recommended. -- -- Thermostat You can be burned you spill coolant on hot if engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on hot engine. a Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem. The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. 6-24