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How to add coolant to the radiator – Pontiac 2005 Vibe User Manual

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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when

the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until
it first stops. Do not press down while turning the
pressure cap.

If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push

down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.

3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up

to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-28 for more information about the proper
coolant mixture.

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