Owner's Manual
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... remain lit until the ignition switch is equipped with the LOW COOLANT light on could be covered by your Pontiac overheat. See "Engine to the OFF position. Your Pontiac could cause your warranty. Your Firebird is turned to n Overheating'' i the^ Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. ~ NOTICE: Driving with ...the engine is designed to detect when coolant the level drops below set limits.If the low coolant level sensor (on after filling the radiator., Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then restart the engine to verify that the LOW COOLANT light goes out. Check ...
... remain lit until the ignition switch is equipped with the LOW COOLANT light on could be covered by your Pontiac overheat. See "Engine to the OFF position. Your Pontiac could cause your warranty. Your Firebird is turned to n Overheating'' i the^ Index. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. ~ NOTICE: Driving with ...the engine is designed to detect when coolant the level drops below set limits.If the low coolant level sensor (on after filling the radiator., Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then restart the engine to verify that the LOW COOLANT light goes out. Check ...
Owner's Manual
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Radiator Pressure Cap 3. Radiator Pressure Cap V6 Engine 3. Electric Engine Fan 1. 'Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Electric Engine Fan Coolant Recovery Tank 2. When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you' 1 see: 1 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: V8 Engine 1.
Radiator Pressure Cap 3. Radiator Pressure Cap V6 Engine 3. Electric Engine Fan 1. 'Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Electric Engine Fan Coolant Recovery Tank 2. When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you' 1 see: 1 When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: V8 Engine 1.
Owner's Manual
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Keep hands, clothing tools away from any underhood electric fan, If the coolant inside thecoolant recovery tank is when the engine not runningand can startup even is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. An electric fan under the hood can injure and you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere elsein the cooling system. \ 5-16 When it isn't, you . The coolant level should be at thedipstick. If it iscool, remove the coolant recoverytank cap and look at FULL COLD.
Keep hands, clothing tools away from any underhood electric fan, If the coolant inside thecoolant recovery tank is when the engine not runningand can startup even is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. An electric fan under the hood can injure and you may have a leak in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere elsein the cooling system. \ 5-16 When it isn't, you . The coolant level should be at thedipstick. If it iscool, remove the coolant recoverytank cap and look at FULL COLD.
Owner's Manual
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....) TM I A CAUTION: Adding onlyplain water to your warranty. If there seems to beno leak, with the engineon, check to the Coolant Recovery Tank Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be running . If you do, you run theengine if there is overheating, the fan should be dangerous. With plain water...
....) TM I A CAUTION: Adding onlyplain water to your warranty. If there seems to beno leak, with the engineon, check to the Coolant Recovery Tank Heater and radiator hoses, and otherengine parts, can be running . If you do, you run theengine if there is overheating, the fan should be dangerous. With plain water...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be burned if you can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 5-18 Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mix...
... it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be burned if you can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 5-18 Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mix...
Owner's Manual
Page 218
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. Waitfor thecooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn you ever have to turn the pressure ca,p. -- -- 5-19 Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, including -the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can come out at high speed. Waitfor thecooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can blow out and burn you ever have to turn the pressure ca,p. -- -- 5-19 Neverturn the cap when the cooling system, including -the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Owner's Manual
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You can remove the rachator pressure cap whenthe cooling system, including ,&e radiator pressure cap Bnd upper radiator hose,is still some pressure left. 5-20 i'l HOW Add Coolant to theRadiator to stop. Remove the pressure cap. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't it press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to (V6 Engine Only) 2. A hiss means ' there is no longer hot. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn it.
You can remove the rachator pressure cap whenthe cooling system, including ,&e radiator pressure cap Bnd upper radiator hose,is still some pressure left. 5-20 i'l HOW Add Coolant to theRadiator to stop. Remove the pressure cap. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't it press down as you hear a hiss, wait for that to (V6 Engine Only) 2. A hiss means ' there is no longer hot. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down while turning the pressure cap.) If you turn it.
Owner's Manual
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3. leave the radiator pressure cap of the filler neck. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank toFULL COLD. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but off.
3. leave the radiator pressure cap of the filler neck. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank toFULL COLD. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but off.
Owner's Manual
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Start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8. By this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the proper mix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. At any time during this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap lineup like this. , I 'I 5-22 Watch out for the engine fan. 7. 6. Then replace the pressure cap.
Start the engine and let it run until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 8. By this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the proper mix through the filler neck until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. At any time during this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap lineup like this. , I 'I 5-22 Watch out for the engine fan. 7. 6. Then replace the pressure cap.
Owner's Manual
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Turn the pressure no cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't . You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to amaged. severely... to follow this procedure could cause your engine overheat and be to stop. A hiss means there is longer hot. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) I NOTICE: The LTl Engine (Code has a specific...
Turn the pressure no cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't . You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left. press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to amaged. severely... to follow this procedure could cause your engine overheat and be to stop. A hiss means there is longer hot. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (V8 Engine Only) I NOTICE: The LTl Engine (Code has a specific...
Owner's Manual
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Add coolant until the level reaches the base the filler neck. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the bleed valves. .. .- 8 L i -. . Start the engine and allow it torun in idle for approximately four minutes. Fill with the proper mix. Close the bleed valves. 6. 5. of coolant coming from the engine and compartment. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside radiator will be lower. Continue to fill the radiator up to the base of the propermix through the filler neck until you see a steady stream of 4. Add the more of the filler neck. 7. I . : -
Add coolant until the level reaches the base the filler neck. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from the bleed valves. .. .- 8 L i -. . Start the engine and allow it torun in idle for approximately four minutes. Fill with the proper mix. Close the bleed valves. 6. 5. of coolant coming from the engine and compartment. 8. By this time, the coolant level inside radiator will be lower. Continue to fill the radiator up to the base of the propermix through the filler neck until you see a steady stream of 4. Add the more of the filler neck. 7. I . : -
Owner's Manual
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...corrosion. a Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. .: . < .( , . . , 6-26 This coolant is designed to remain in your Pontiac will: 0 0 0 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have a problem with new DEX-COOL TM...engine coolant. at after draining, add 2 ounces (59 ml) of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant (GM,PartNo. 12345977). The following explains your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. O Give boiling protection up to -34 OF (-37 C ) . See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the ...
...corrosion. a Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. .: . < .( , . . , 6-26 This coolant is designed to remain in your Pontiac will: 0 0 0 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have a problem with new DEX-COOL TM...engine coolant. at after draining, add 2 ounces (59 ml) of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant (GM,PartNo. 12345977). The following explains your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. O Give boiling protection up to -34 OF (-37 C ) . See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 268
... aluminum parts. If you use DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meetingGM Specification 6277111. TM What to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. If silicated coolant is important thatyou use this mixture, you don't need to your engine could get too hot you or fire...
... aluminum parts. If you use DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meetingGM Specification 6277111. TM What to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. If silicated coolant is important thatyou use this mixture, you don't need to your engine could get too hot you or fire...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
... add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to HOT, or a little higher. 6-28 Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Thesecan be at COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on thedipstick should be harmful...
... add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to HOT, or a little higher. 6-28 Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Thesecan be at COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on thedipstick should be harmful...
Owner's Manual
Page 270
If the tank is cool. Don't spill coolant onhot engine. You can allowsteam and you scalding liquids to the radiator.See "Engine Overheating" in Index the for information. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough. If this light ... is very low or empty, also add coolant to blow out and burn badlyNever turn the pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. LAUTION: "urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator arehot can beburned if you 're low on , it . LOW COOLANT -- -- 5.7L LT1 Engine ..
If the tank is cool. Don't spill coolant onhot engine. You can allowsteam and you scalding liquids to the radiator.See "Engine Overheating" in Index the for information. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and itwill burn if the engine parts arehot enough. If this light ... is very low or empty, also add coolant to blow out and burn badlyNever turn the pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot. LAUTION: "urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator arehot can beburned if you 're low on , it . LOW COOLANT -- -- 5.7L LT1 Engine ..
Owner's Manual
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...the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you hear an unusual noise.A fluid loss in the engine coolant system. Radiator Precsure Cap (All Engines) Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is an psi (124 kPa) 18 pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to regularly check power ...steering fluid unless you suspect thereis a leak in the system or you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap isrecommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in this system could indicate a problem.
...the coolant reaches a preset temperature. When you hear an unusual noise.A fluid loss in the engine coolant system. Radiator Precsure Cap (All Engines) Power Steering Fluid NOTICE: Your radiator cap is an psi (124 kPa) 18 pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to regularly check power ...steering fluid unless you suspect thereis a leak in the system or you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap isrecommended. Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in this system could indicate a problem.
Owner's Manual
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... expansion, which could damage the tank if it 's very cold. Adding Washer Fluid 0 6-32 Add washer fluid until the tank is completely full. Don't use radiator antifreeze m your windshield washer.It can cause the solution to -use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. If you need windshield washer fluid, be...
... expansion, which could damage the tank if it 's very cold. Adding Washer Fluid 0 6-32 Add washer fluid until the tank is completely full. Don't use radiator antifreeze m your windshield washer.It can cause the solution to -use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. If you need windshield washer fluid, be...
Owner's Manual
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Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. Pressure ...
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. Pressure ...
Owner's Manual
Page 351
... last service, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Replace spark.plugs. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use.
... last service, whichever occurs first). Inspect hoses. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Replace spark.plugs. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use.
Owner's Manual
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... self-adjusting and no manual connections or other qualified service center do these jobs. Proper procedures to have high effort excessive wear. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are completed at least twice a year (for proper hook...the front and rear suspension and steering system for surfacecondition. the vehicle. Replace parts as needed . You should be found ina Pontiac Service Manual.See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage interference or binding, and...
... self-adjusting and no manual connections or other qualified service center do these jobs. Proper procedures to have high effort excessive wear. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are completed at least twice a year (for proper hook...the front and rear suspension and steering system for surfacecondition. the vehicle. Replace parts as needed . You should be found ina Pontiac Service Manual.See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage interference or binding, and...