Make sure your engine is off and cool, the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, and the parking brake is set. Open the hood and locate the
engine coolant reservoir. ... If your engine is cold, the coolant level should be up to the cold fill line. Loosen the reservoir cap just a little, then step back while the pressure releases.
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