Engine Coolant - Pontiac 2001 Montana Owner's Manual

How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
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2. Using a long neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON R
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III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON R
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the

Engine Coolant

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hatched area on
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating"
in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
D
D
D
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III
D
D
described under "How to Check."
dipstick back in all the way.
COOL R engine coolant. This coolant is designed
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COOL R extended life coolant.
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COOL R coolant will:
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Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 265
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning messages and gages work as
they should.
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34 F ( 37 C).
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F (129 C).