Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2005)
Refill the cooling system using a 50/70% mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL(R) antifreeze. DO NOT use any other type of
antifreeze. As the system fills, watch for coolant at the water pump tower. As coolant begins to seep from the air bleed, close the air bleed screw. If the
surge tank fills before the system does, lifting the right side of the vehicle may force the trapped air toward the air bleed. The new VAC-N-FILL tool
(GE-47716) can also be used to remove trapped air.
This tool should only be used for the coolant fill and not for the cooling system cleaner fills (doing so would contaminate the tool).
Run the engine and cycle the vehicle from idle to 3,000 RPM in 30 second intervals until the cooling fans come on.
Return the engine to idle. Idle for 30 seconds and then turn the engine OFF.
Allow the vehicle to cool.
Add coolant to the surge tank until the level is approximately 25 mm (1 in) above the top of the Cold Fill Range at the surge tank seam.
Install the surge tank cap.
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