Buick LaCrosse: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOLВ® engine coolant mixture. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants and Maintenance Schedule for more information.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
When it is safe to lift the hood:
2.4L L4 Engine
2.4L L4 Engine
A. Engine Cooling Fans (Out
of View)
B. C ...
What to Use
WARNING!
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids can boil before
the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warni ...
See also:
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platf ...
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat for more information.
2. Turn the wh ...
Adding DEF
WARNING
Make sure
- DEF does not come into contact with skin,
eyes, or clothing
- to keep DEF out of the reach of children
If you and/or others have come into contact
with D ...
