1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 206

m Heater and radiatorhoses, 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 couldlose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed beforeyou drive thevehicle. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of dean water (preferably distilled) andDEX-COOL antifreeze at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. (See "Engine Coolant'' in the Indexfor more information.) TM 1 NOTICE: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn't covered by your warranty. If there seems to be no leak, with the engineon, check to see if the electric engine fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running.If it isn't, your vehicle needs service. Steam andscalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and you turn thecoolant if surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out athigh speed. Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, hot. Wait for is the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. -- --