How To Add Fluid; Engine Coolant - Buick LESABRE 1997 Manual

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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-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under "How to Check."
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Engine Coolant
The cooling
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stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This
coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240
000 km)
whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL' extended life coolant.
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It doesn't take much fluid, generally less
than one
The following explains your cooling system and how to
pint (0.5 L). Don't overfiill.
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in
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the Index.
NOTICE:
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
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Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Damage-caused by fluid other than DEXRON-111
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Protect against rust and corrosion.
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Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
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