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level
at regular
lubrication
intervals (more frequently
in
extremely
hot
weather). Add
DISTILLED
WATER to bring the solution
level
to bottom of vent well whenever
necessary.
CAUTION:
Battery
fumes are inflammable and toxic.
REAR SPRINGS-If
squeaks
develop
in rear springs, lubricate by
repacking
spring covers with chassis
lubricant.
Rubber bushings are
used in the rear spring shackles
AND
ARE NOT
TO BE LUBRI-
CATED.
HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION-The
Hydra-Matic
fluid level
should be checked every
2,000
miles by the following procedure:
1.
Roll
back floor
mat
and
remove
inspection
floor
hole cover.
2.
Remove
any sand, dirt or
lint
from
floor
and around dipstick.
3. Apply emergency brakes
tightly,
move control
lever
to "N" posi-
tion, and run
engine
equivalent to 20 MPH
for
131 minutes.
4.
Reduce
engine speed to slow idle.
Remove
dipstick, wipe
clean
and reinsert.
5.
Remove·
dipstick again and note
reading, if level is
at "L" or
below, add
fluid
to bring
it to
"F".
DRAIN AND REFILL HYDRA-MATIC EVERY 25,000 MILES
Fluid Recommendations-When
adding or refilling,
use only
GM
Hydra-Matic
Fluid
(available at all authorized Pontiac
Dealers),
or
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid identified
by an AQ-ATF
qualifica-
tion number. (No
special additives to these
fluids
are
required
or
recommended.)
Total refill
capacity is approximately
11
quarts.
In
case
of emergency, it is possible to
use
any good
grade
of 20W engine
oil. Replace
engine oil with
specified fluid
as soon as possible.
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