Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Pontiac 2006 Torrent Owner's Manual

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
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To check the parking brake's holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
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To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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dealer if service
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage
Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certified for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
Engine Oil
GM Goodwrench
the requirements for your vehicle.
To determine the proper viscosity
for your vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-21.
Hydraulic Brake Delco
System or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Fluid/Lubricant
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oil meets all
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Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
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6-11