Chevrolet Trax Owners & Service Manuals

Chevrolet Trax: Cooling system draining and filling

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Engine / Engine Heating and Cooling / Engine Heating and Cooling - Repair instructions / Cooling system draining and filling

Draining Procedure

WARNING: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.

  1. Remove the coolant pressure cap from the radiator surge tank.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement (Trax) .
  4. Place a drain pan under the drain cock.

Fig. 4: Radiator Drain Cock
Fig. 4: Radiator Drain Cock

  1. Loosen the radiator drain cock (1).
  2. Drain the cooling system.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Inspect the coolant.
  5. 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 Coolant System Flushing.

Filling Procedure

CAUTION: The procedure below must be followed. Improper coolant level could result in a low or high coolant level condition, causing engine damage.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.

Fig. 5: Radiator Drain Cock
Fig. 5: Radiator Drain Cock

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Tighten the radiator drain cock (1).
  2. Install the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement (Trax) .
  3. Lower the vehicle.

NOTE: Use a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL antifreeze and clean drinkable water.

  1. Slowly fill the radiator with a 50/50 coolant mixture until the coolant level reaches the base of the radiator surge tank. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  2. Allow 30 seconds for the coolant level to stabilize and continue to fill the coolant filler neck until the level stabilizes for at least 2 minutes.
  3. Start the engine and allow to the engine to idle in PARK or NEUTRAL with the parking brake engaged.
  4. Slowly fill the coolant mixture until the level stabilizes at the base of the radiator surge tank.
  5. Install the coolant pressure cap.
  6. Raise the engine RPM to 2500 rpm for 30-40 seconds.
  7. Shut the engine OFF.
  8. Allow the engine to cool, remove coolant fill cap and repeat steps 4-10 until the coolant level has completely stabilized within the radiator surge tank.
  9. Inspect and if necessary, fill the coolant reservoir bottle as necessary.
  10. Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
  11. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
  12. Top off the radiator surge tank if necessary.

    READ NEXT:

     Coolant system flushing

    NOTE: Do not use a chemical flush. Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a used engine coolant holding tank. Do not pour used coolant down a drain. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is

     Turbocharger coolant return pipe replacement (LUJ)

    Special Tools EN-49940 Quick Connector Remover For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement Fig. 38: Turboch

     Engine coolant thermostat housing replacement (2H0, LDE)

    Removal Procedure CAUTION: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement . Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jackin

    SEE MORE:

     Where to Put the Restraint

    According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. Whenever possible, children age 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing chi

     Check engine light

    NOTE: To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RESET INDEX. Only vehicles listed in this index have a check engine light reset. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RESET INDEX CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 1 Federal Emissions CHECK ENGINE light functions as a service remi

    © 2019-2024 Copyright www.chevtrax.com