GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

  1. Check for an external coolant leak.
  2. Perform a pressure or dye test.

Is the cooling system to the proper pressure?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

  1. Check for an internal coolant leak.
  2. Perform a cylinder leak test.

Is there an internal loss of coolant?

Go to Step 3

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3

Repair the cooling system components as necessary.

Is there still a loss of coolant?

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System OK