Replace Cadillac SRX Coolant
by Zyon SilketIt is a good idea to replace Cadillac SRX coolant every year to prolong the life of your engine. The coolant used in all General Motor vehicles, including the Cadillac SRX, is DEX-COOL. That's a well-known trade name for organic acid technology antifreeze. It's orange. GM says any other coolant fluid than DEX-COOL will damage the Cadillac's radiator. Replacing the fluid in your radiator does not require a trip the auto garage. You can do it yourself.
Step 1
Place a 4-gallon container under the drain valve on the radiator. Open the drain valve with a ¼-inch-drive ratchet and drain the fluid into the drain pan. Do not leave the fluid in a container without a lid. Drain the fluid from the pan into a sealable container. Close the drain valve once drained.
Step 2
Open the lid on the fluid expansion tank (overflow tank) to allow air to escape while you fill the radiator.
Step 3
Open the radiator cap and place a large funnel into the filler spout.
Step 4
Pour 2 gallons of DEX-COOL antifreeze into the radiator, then pour 2 gallons of distilled water into the radiator.
Step 5
Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes to push air out of the coolant system. Stop the engine.
Step 6
Top off the radiator with DEX-COOL antifreeze.
Step 7
Close the lid on the fluid expansion tank and put the cap back on the radiator.
References
- "Haynes Repair Manual - 2003-2009 Cadillac CTS"; Haynes; 2010
Things You'll Need
- 3-gallon drain pan
- ¼-inch ratchet drive
- Sealable 4- or 5-gallon container
- Funnel
- 2 gallons of DEX-COOL antifreeze
- 2 gallons of distilled water
Writer Bio
Since 2006 Zyon Silket has been writing for companies such as SEOWhat, L&C Freelancing and T-Mobile Wireless. He has extensive experience working in supervisory roles within the wireless and Internet technologies fields. Silket is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in business management and network technologies at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
