Do you add coolant to radiator while car is running?

Yes, but in most (if not all) newer cars, you only need to add coolant to the remote expansion tank. This is to prevent you from having to remove the radiator cap. If the engine is cool, or at least not hot, you can remove the radiator cap and add fluid directly to the radiator, even with the engine running.

How do you remove coolant cap from Radiator?

Place a funnel into the radiator filler tube and drain the 1:1 mixture of fluid into the radiator until the fluid reaches the top of the radiator filler tube. Remove the funnel. Run the engine for five minutes with the cap off. This expels air from the coolant system. Place the cap back on the radiator.

Where is the radiator cap on a Malibu?

Open the radiator cap on the Malibu. The cap is located on the left side of the radiator. To prevent personal injury, do not open the cap while the engine is warm. Place a funnel into the radiator filler tube and drain the 1:1 mixture of fluid into the radiator until the fluid reaches the top of the radiator filler tube.

What kind of radiator fluid do you use on a Chevy Malibu?

Topping off your Chevy Malibu with Dex-Cool radiator fluid keeps your engine from overheating. Dex-Cool is the only recommended brand of fluid for use in Chevy engines as any other brand could cause damage to your radiator and engine.

Where is the coolant cap on a Chevy Silverado?

These coolants will typically say 50/50 or pre-mixed on the front of the coolant bottle. Removing the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to fly off at a high rate of speed and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. Always wear safety goggles when working on your Silverado 1500.

When to add coolant to a Chevy Silverado?

Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is pretty easy. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won’t freeze in the winter. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading.

Can you put antifreeze in a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500?

We are still working to obtain content for your car, however the video above is believed to have similar characteristics as your car. Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is pretty easy. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won’t freeze in the winter.