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Oldsmobile 2004 Silhouette User Manual

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3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed

valves.

There are two bleed valves. One is located on the
thermostat housing. The other is located on the
thermostat bypass tube.

4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL

®

coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler
neck. See

Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for more

information about the proper coolant mixture.

If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air
bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close
the valves after the radiator is filled.

5. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine

and the compartment.

Housing

Bypass Tube

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