2010 Tribute ; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Maintenance and Specifications- Page 290

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Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by
following these steps:

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant

pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic
bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins
to release.

3. Step back while the pressure releases.

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the

cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.

5. Open the coolant bleed valve on the back of the engine water outlet.

(See

Identifying components in the engine compartment

earlier in

this section for the location of the bleed valve). If the bleed valve
leaks coolant when opened, there is no air in the engine. If the bleed
valve does not leak coolant when opened, leave it open and continue
to the next steps.

6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture.

7. Close the bleed valve when coolant begins to seep from it.

8. Continue filling to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD

level on the reservoir. Reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir.
Turn the cap until it is tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.

After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration.
Refer to the

Checking engine coolant

section. If the concentration is

not 50/50 (protection to –34° F [–36° C]), drain some coolant and adjust
the concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a
50/50 coolant concentration.

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage).

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  • 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
  • 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
  • 3. Step back while the pressure releases.
  • 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
  • 5. Open the coolant bleed valve on the back of the engine water outlet.
  • 6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture.
  • 7. Close the bleed valve when coolant begins to seep from it.
  • 8. Continue filling to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir.
  • 1.0 quart (1.