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What kind of coolant goes in a 2006 Chevy Cobalt?

What kind of coolant goes in a 2006 Chevy Cobalt?

Antifreeze/Coolant Prestone 1 Gallon Yellow Concentrate Coolant/Antifreeze.

How much antifreeze does a 2006 Chevy Cobalt take?

The Chevy Cobalt coolant capacity iS6 to 7.4 L, depending on the engine.

What kind of antifreeze does a 2007 Chevy Cobalt take?

Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.

What kind of radiator coolant does Chevy Cobalt use?

The cobalt uses ONLY DEX-COOL extended life radiator coolant and cannot be mixed with the regular green anti-freeze radiator coolant, as will form an acid that is very damaging to your cooling system.

How long does DEX COOL stay in a cobalt?

Looking into my 2006 Cobalt Owner’s Manual it states that DEX-COOL is designed to remain in your Cobalt for five years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or whichever occurs first. Must be a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean drinking water.

How do you fill the surge tank on a Chevy Cobalt?

The second procedure to fill the radiator is to just fill the surge tank bottle to the correct level then close lid, start the car, open your heater to full and let it run until it is hot. The radiator fans will kick on about 220F – 230F when hot air blows from your car heater, you know the coolant is circulating and thermostat is open.

The cobalt uses ONLY DEX-COOL extended life radiator coolant and cannot be mixed with the regular green anti-freeze radiator coolant, as will form an acid that is very damaging to your cooling system.

Why is the thermostat on my Chevy Cobalt not working?

Cobalt Thermostat Wiring – If the thermostat itself isn’t the problem, it’ll be the wiring/sensor associated with engine water temp detection, or the coolant temperature sensor itself. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

Can a Chevy Cobalt run at 200 degrees?

P0128 is not a serious threat to the immediate drivability of your Cobalt. It should be noted that most modern fuel injected engines to like to run at 200+ degrees. Letting them run too cool can problems after an extended period of time. Good luck figuring out what is going on with your Cobalt!

What does the code p0128 mean on a Chevy Cobalt?

P0128 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code. It is triggered when your Chevy Cobalt ‘s coolant temperature fails to reach the proper operating temperature. It’s a generic powertrain code, which means that regardless of who manufactured the vehicle, it’ll have the same meaning (1996+).

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