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11 5. Sufficiently cover the radiator grille to restrict the air flow. 6. Start the engine. 7. Turn the A/C ON, if equipped. 8. Operate the engine at approximately 2,000 RPM. 9. Inspect the thermometer reading when the fan clutch engages. 10. Do not continue this test if the fan clutch does not engage between 85-96°C (185- IMPORTANT: Do not allow engine temperature to exceed Go to Step 12 Go to Step 14 12 Once the fan clutch engages, perform the 1. Uncover the radiator grille. 2. Turn the A/C OFF, if equipped. 3. Operate the engine at approximately 2,500 RPM to reduce the engine operating 4. Remove the thermometer. Go to Step 13 - As the engine temperature returns to normal, the
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING AND FILLING (VAC-N-FILL) Tools Required J 26568 Coolant and Battery Tester GE-47716 Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool J 42401 Radiator Cap and Surge Tank Test Adapter Draining Procedure 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the coolant pressure cap. 3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . 13 fan clutch will disengage, indicated by a Go to Step 16 Go to Step 14 14 Replace the fan clutch. Refer to Fan Clutch Go to Step 16 - 15 Replace the fan blades. Refer to Fan Go to Step 16 - 16 Operate the fan clutch to verify proper System OK Go to Step 2 CAUTION: With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in the radiator can be considerably higher than the boiling point
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
4. Place a drain pan under the drain cock. 5. Open the radiator drain cock. 6. Drain the cooling system. 7. If a complete engine block drain is required, remove the engine block drain plug. 8. Inspect the coolant. 9. Follow the appropriate procedure based on the condition of the coolant. Normal in appearance-Follow the filling procedure. Discolored-Follow the flush procedure. Refer to Flushing . Vac-N-Fill Procedure 1. Install the J 42401 . IMPORTANT: To prevent boiling of the coolant/water mixture in the vehicles cooling system, do not apply vacuum to a cooling system above
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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