Engine Coolant; How To Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid - Pontiac None Aztek Owner's Manual

How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
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.
It does not take much fluid, generally less than one
pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill.
Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled
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DEXRON -III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under "How to Check Automatic
Transaxle Fluid".
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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Engine Coolant

The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add
only DEX-COOL
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 on
page 5-25.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
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Give freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C)
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Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
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Protect against rust and corrosion
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-III is
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Help keep the proper engine temperature
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Let the warning messages and gages work as they
should
Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
cause premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may
require changing sooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
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engine coolant. This coolant is designed
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extended life coolant.
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coolant will:
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(silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.
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may