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Cooling system (4.6l v8 engine) – Buick 2006 Lucerne User Manual

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8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL

COLD mark.

9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but

leave the radiator pressure cap off.

10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the

upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fans.

11. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator

filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper DEX-COOL

®

coolant mixture

through the filler neck until the level reaches
the base of the filler neck.

12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during

this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the
filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure
the arrow on the pressure cap lines up properly.

Cooling System (4.6L V8 Engine)

When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what
you will see:

A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap

B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans

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2006 - Buick Lucerne Owner Manual