GMC Terrain: Cooling System / Engine Coolant

The engine cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant mixture. This coolant needs to be checked and changed at appropriate levels. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants and Maintenance Schedule.

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

    1.5L Gas Engine Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 1.6L Diesel Engine Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2...

    What to Use

    Warning Plain water, or other liquids such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but there would not be an overheat warning...

    Other information:

    GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Diesel Particulate Filter


    The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system filters soot particles out of the exhaust gases. The DPF is under the vehicle in the exhaust system. Depending on a number of factors monitored by the engine computer, the DPF will need to be cleaned of accumulated solids...

    GMC Terrain 2018-2024 Owners Manual: Lighting Conditions Affecting ACC


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