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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 730 (COOLING SYSTEM)COOLANT REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Coolant Replacement
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Coolant Replacement
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- Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the touch.
- Remove the radiator cap.
- Remove the engine undercover (see step 2 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
- Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant.
- Remove the drain bolt (A) from the rear side of the engine block.
- After the coolant has drained, reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
- Tighten the radiator drain plug securely.
- Remove, drain, and reinstall the coolant reservoir.
- Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark (A) with genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9011).
- Pour genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.NOTE:
- Always use genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (P/N OL999-9011). Using a non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.
- Genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water. Do not add water.
Engine Coolant Capacities (Including the coolant reservoir capacity of 0.44 L (0.116 US gal)):
At Coolant Change: 4.55 L (1.202 US gal) After Engine Overhaul: 5.04 L (1.332 US gal)
- Loosely install the radiator cap.
- Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).
- Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator and add genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, if needed.
- Put the radiator cap on securely, then start the engine again, and check for leaks.
- Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
- If the Maintenance Minder required engine coolant replacement, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE REMINDER LIGHT RESET PROCEDURES ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require engine coolant replacement, go to next step.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Select GAUGE in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
- Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
- Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
- Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
- Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 5 RESET with the HDS.
- Install the engine undercover (see step 5 under COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.