Engine Overheating; Vehicle Care- Page 216

2021 Buick Encore GX Owner Manual

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02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
06-Infotainment System_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14607636) -

2021 - CRC - 8/18/20

Vehicle Care

215

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank,
but be sure the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool
before you do it.

1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure

cap when the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about one-quarter of a
turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to
stop. This will allow any pressure still
left to be vented out the discharge hose.

2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and

remove it.

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the

proper mixture to the indicated
level mark.

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap

off, start the engine and let it run until
you can feel the upper radiator hose
getting hot. Watch out for the engine
cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the
coolant surge tank may be lower. If the
level is lower, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge tank until
the level reaches the indicated
level mark.

5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.

6. Verify coolant level after the engine is

shut off and the coolant is cold.
If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure
Steps 1

6.

If the coolant still is not at the proper
level when the system cools down again,
see your dealer.

Caution

If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and
tightly secured.

Engine Overheating

The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge to warn of the engine
overheating. See

Engine Coolant

Temperature Gauge

0

78

.

If the decision is made not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, get service help
right away. See

Roadside Assistance Program

0

285

.

If the decision is made to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface.

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  • 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
  • 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.
  • 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the indicated level mark.
  • 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
  • 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
  • 6. Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off and the coolant is cold.
  • 6. If the coolant still is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer.

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