Radiator Pressure Cap; How To Add Fluid - Buick 1999 Riviera 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
R
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DEXRON III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than
R
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DEXRON III 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

Radiator Pressure Cap

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hatched area on
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, a GM cap
is recommended.
described under "How to Check."
dipstick back in all the way.
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
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pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
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