Impala V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Ethylene glycol/water fill ratios have been established to ensure a minimum of 50 percent ethylene glycol. Ensure that all the engine block drains and
air bleeds are utilized.
The cooling system capacity for the 3.41L is 10.4 liters (10.9 quarts). The cooling system capacity for the 3.81L is 9.6 liters (10.1 quarts). The
quantities listed in the filling procedure include the additional quantity to displace the air remaining in the cooling system after a static refill. Unless
the cooling system is completely drained, residual coolant reduces the amount of coolant required to fill the system. Always check the freeze point
protection after filling a cooling system.
Using the correct fill ratio and the following procedures will ensure a minimum concentration of 50 percent ethylene glycol. Every five years or
240,000 km, (150,000 miles), whichever occurs first, the cooling system should be drained and filled using the following procedure.
Caution: As long as there is pressure in the cooling system, the temperature can be considerably higher than the boiling temperature of the
solution in the radiator without causing the solution to boil. Removal of the pressure cap while the engine is hot and pressure is high will
cause the solution to boil instantaneously -possibly with explosive force - spewing the solution over the engine, fenders and the person
removing the cap.
Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL(R) or HAVOLINE(R) DEX-COOL(R) coolant. If Coolant
other than DEX-COOL(R) or HAVOLINE(R) DEX-COOL(R) is added to the system the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km
(30,000 mi) or 24 months.
Draining Procedure
Important: This procedure significantly increases the amount of used coolant and diluted hazardous waste.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove and clean coolant recovery reservoir.
3. Remove the radiator cap when the engine is cool:
3.1. Slowly rotating the cap counterclockwise to the detent. Do not press down while rotating pressure cap.
3.2. Wait until any residual pressure (indicated by a hissing sound) is relieved.
3.3. After all hissing stops, continue to rotate the cap counterclockwise.
Important: Store the used coolant in a used coolant holding tank. Submit the used coolant for recycling.
4. Place a drain pan under vehicle to collect all the drained coolant.
Important: For procedures requiring the cooling system to be partially drained, opening the radiator drain valve should provide sufficient
draining and no further actions should be necessary.
5. Open the radiator drain valve located at the bottom of the radiator tank.