1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 307

Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture ut the coolant recovery tank. I A CAUTION: - - Turning the radiatorpressure cap when the engine and radiator are can allow steam and hot scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiatorpressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. -- -- The coolantrecovery tank is located on the passenger's side at the rear corner of the enginecompartment. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up to the HOT mark, or a little higher. Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. A CAUTION: W You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don'tspill coolant ona hot engine. 6-28