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If
Your
Engine
Overheats
6.
Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution.
If
you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
Emergency
Towing on page
238
) .
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine
is
hot can
cause the
coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator
cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Taking
Care
of
the
Unexpected
7.
If
you don't find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in
the
radiator reserve tank (see page
120 ) .
If
the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and
MAX
marks.
8.
If
there was
no
coolant
in
the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge, or lower,
before checking the radiator.
9.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn
the
radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to
the
first stop. This
releases any remaining pressure
in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
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