Owner's Manual
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... your engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. the If light doesn't comeon, have it repaired. ~ NOTICE: Driving with the low coolant light on the radiator) dropswhile the engine is running, the low coolant indicator will light and remain lit until the ignition is equipped with a low coolant indicator which monitors...
... your engine. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. the If light doesn't comeon, have it repaired. ~ NOTICE: Driving with the low coolant light on the radiator) dropswhile the engine is running, the low coolant indicator will light and remain lit until the ignition is equipped with a low coolant indicator which monitors...
Owner's Manual
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do 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-15 5-17 5-21 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System How to Add Coolant to about some problems that can occur on the road. Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) Howto Add CoolanttotheRadiator (V8 Engine Only) 5-27 If Tire Flat a Goes 5-27 Changing Tire Flat a 5-40 Compact Tire Spare 5-4 1 IfYou're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-24 5-1
do 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-15 5-17 5-21 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System How to Add Coolant to about some problems that can occur on the road. Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) Howto Add CoolanttotheRadiator (V8 Engine Only) 5-27 If Tire Flat a Goes 5-27 Changing Tire Flat a 5-40 Compact Tire Spare 5-4 1 IfYou're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-24 5-1
Owner's Manual
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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is can injureyou. Radiator PressureCap C. it 's safeto lift the hood, here's what you decide it A. Electric Cooling Engine Fans 5-17 Coolant RecoveryTank B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you 'll see: A CAUTION: I I I An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the enginenot running and is boilin don't do anything else until cools down.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is can injureyou. Radiator PressureCap C. it 's safeto lift the hood, here's what you decide it A. Electric Cooling Engine Fans 5-17 Coolant RecoveryTank B. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Cooling System When you 'll see: A CAUTION: I I I An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the enginenot running and is boilin don't do anything else until cools down.
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, canbe very hot. I When it isn't, you drive thevehicle. If you run theengine if there is cool, remove the coolant ... engine, it couldlose all coolant.That could be If it is leak. be burned. Get any leak fixed before you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system.
A CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, canbe very hot. I When it isn't, you drive thevehicle. If you run theengine if there is cool, remove the coolant ... engine, it couldlose all coolant.That could be If it is leak. be burned. Get any leak fixed before you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhereelse in the cooling system.
Owner's Manual
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... can be dangerous. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. 5-19 If they aren't, your cooling system can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other How to Add Coolant to the Coolant or liquid like alcohol, canboil before theproper Recovery Tank If you or others could...
... can be dangerous. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. 5-19 If they aren't, your cooling system can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other How to Add Coolant to the Coolant or liquid like alcohol, canboil before theproper Recovery Tank If you or others could...
Owner's Manual
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... and itwill burn if the engine parts are under pressure, and if you ever haveto to turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Never turn the pressure cap. 5-20 F A CAUTION: --- 'A CAUTION: You can blow out and burn you cantry. If the ...one more thing you badly. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. They are hot enough. Wait for thecooling system and radiator pressure cap cool if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at is cool beforeyou do it. When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank at ...
... and itwill burn if the engine parts are under pressure, and if you ever haveto to turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Never turn the pressure cap. 5-20 F A CAUTION: --- 'A CAUTION: You can blow out and burn you cantry. If the ...one more thing you badly. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. They are hot enough. Wait for thecooling system and radiator pressure cap cool if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at is cool beforeyou do it. When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank at ...
Owner's Manual
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Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to Add Coolantto the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) 1 . hiss m a s A en there is pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil itfirst stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to stop. 1 How to overheat and be severely damaged. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the I NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the un and upper radiator hose, no longer hot.T r the is still some pressure left. 5-21
Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to Add Coolantto the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine) 1 . hiss m a s A en there is pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil itfirst stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to stop. 1 How to overheat and be severely damaged. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the I NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the un and upper radiator hose, no longer hot.T r the is still some pressure left. 5-21
Owner's Manual
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Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 2. Remove the pressure cap. proper DEX-COOL@ 4. valve after the radiator filled. Fill the radiator with the coolant mixture,up to the base of coolant coming from an air Otherwise, close the bleed valve, close the valve. Then keep turning ...
Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . 2. Remove the pressure cap. proper DEX-COOL@ 4. valve after the radiator filled. Fill the radiator with the coolant mixture,up to the base of coolant coming from an air Otherwise, close the bleed valve, close the valve. Then keep turning ...
Owner's Manual
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... level inside the filler neck may he lower. By this procedureif coolant begins to FULL COLD. 6 . arrows on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. Watch out forthe engine cooling fans. 8. Put the cap back on the pressurecap line up like this. 7. Then fill the coolant recovery...
... level inside the filler neck may he lower. By this procedureif coolant begins to FULL COLD. 6 . arrows on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. Watch out forthe engine cooling fans. 8. Put the cap back on the pressurecap line up like this. 7. Then fill the coolant recovery...
Owner's Manual
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... when the cap cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left (counterclockwise) until it f i s t stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait that to ... this procedure to could cause your engine overheat and be to stop. A hiss means for there is longer hot. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (VS Engine Only) NOTICE: The LS1 Engine (CodeG) has a specific...
... when the cap cooling system, including radiator pressurecap the and upper radiator hose, is still some pressure left (counterclockwise) until it f i s t stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait that to ... this procedure to could cause your engine overheat and be to stop. A hiss means for there is longer hot. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator (VS Engine Only) NOTICE: The LS1 Engine (CodeG) has a specific...
Owner's Manual
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Remove the pressure cap. 4. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, aud it . this time, the By coolant level inside the radiator will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. I A CAUTION: You can beburned if you turn it will be lower. Rinse or wipe the spilled ...
Remove the pressure cap. 4. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, aud it . this time, the By coolant level inside the radiator will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. I A CAUTION: You can beburned if you turn it will be lower. Rinse or wipe the spilled ...
Owner's Manual
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When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you'll see: F a A. AutomaticTransmission Dipstick (f I . Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Engine Oil Dipstick IS. Air Filter I Equipped) E Windshield Washer Reservoir G. Battery C. Clutch fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 Engine CoolingFan H. Radiator Cap D. Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. PowerSteeringReservoir J.
When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine you'll see: F a A. AutomaticTransmission Dipstick (f I . Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Engine Oil Dipstick IS. Air Filter I Equipped) E Windshield Washer Reservoir G. Battery C. Clutch fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 Engine CoolingFan H. Radiator Cap D. Oil Fill Cap E. Engine Coolant Reservoir B. PowerSteeringReservoir J.
Owner's Manual
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... higher. When doing frequent trailer towing. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time tocheck your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the Uses such as high performance operation. Uses such as found in 6-20
... higher. When doing frequent trailer towing. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time tocheck your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the Uses such as high performance operation. Uses such as found in 6-20
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicleis filled with Synthetic Gear Lubricant. How to changeSee it What to Use with engine overheating or you needto add coolant to if your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. See the instructions on the reservoir. Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in the Index. Add enough lubricant DEX-COOL...
... your vehicleis filled with Synthetic Gear Lubricant. How to changeSee it What to Use with engine overheating or you needto add coolant to if your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. See the instructions on the reservoir. Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in the Index. Add enough lubricant DEX-COOL...
Owner's Manual
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... to your new vehicle warranty. -- 6-28 In addition, the engine coolant require change sooner at will : 0 0 What to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will 30,000 miles (50 000 km)or 24 months, whichever occurs first...
... to your new vehicle warranty. -- 6-28 In addition, the engine coolant require change sooner at will : 0 0 What to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will 30,000 miles (50 000 km)or 24 months, whichever occurs first...
Owner's Manual
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... up to or improve thesystem. Checking Coolant I NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your cooling system. These can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. When your warranty. NOTICE: If you use the propercoolant, you have toadd coolant more than four times a year, have to...
... up to or improve thesystem. Checking Coolant I NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your cooling system. These can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. When your warranty. NOTICE: If you use the propercoolant, you have toadd coolant more than four times a year, have to...
Owner's Manual
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... cap when the engine andradiator are hot enough. I -- -- If the tank is cool. L Add coolantmixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to radiator. Never turn the pressure cap even a little when the engine and...
... cap when the engine andradiator are hot enough. I -- -- If the tank is cool. L Add coolantmixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to radiator. Never turn the pressure cap even a little when the engine and...
Owner's Manual
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... system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired. Then remove the again and cap look at the fluid level on the radiator filler neck. the 6-31 When to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. unless you hear a an unusual noise. When...dipstick. Replacecap and the completely tighten it. When you replace your thermostat, a GM thermostat is leak in the engine coolant system. Radiator Pressure Cap(All Engines) Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reseivoir islocatei toward the backof the engine on the driver's side. ...
... system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired. Then remove the again and cap look at the fluid level on the radiator filler neck. the 6-31 When to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. unless you hear a an unusual noise. When...dipstick. Replacecap and the completely tighten it. When you replace your thermostat, a GM thermostat is leak in the engine coolant system. Radiator Pressure Cap(All Engines) Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reseivoir islocatei toward the backof the engine on the driver's side. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the properrefrigerant is used. Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase ...101.1 inches (256.6 cm) Front Tread ...60.7 inches (154.1cm) RearTread ...60.7inches(154.1 cm) Length Firebird / Formula Length Trans Am Width .. 193.5 inches (491.5 cm) ...193.9 inches (492.1 cm) ...74.5 inches(189.3 cm) Height...52 inches ... Engine Code K ...PF47 VIN Engine Code G ...PF44 GF578 Fuel Filter ...PCV Valve VIN Engine Code K ...CV892C VIN Engine Code G ...CV895C Radiator Cap ...RC24 Spark Plug VIN Engine Code K ...41-921 (0.060inch Gap) VIN Engine Code G ...41-931 (0.060 inch Gap) Normal Maintenance Replacement...
...the properrefrigerant is used. Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase ...101.1 inches (256.6 cm) Front Tread ...60.7 inches (154.1cm) RearTread ...60.7inches(154.1 cm) Length Firebird / Formula Length Trans Am Width .. 193.5 inches (491.5 cm) ...193.9 inches (492.1 cm) ...74.5 inches(189.3 cm) Height...52 inches ... Engine Code K ...PF47 VIN Engine Code G ...PF44 GF578 Fuel Filter ...PCV Valve VIN Engine Code K ...CV892C VIN Engine Code G ...CV895C Radiator Cap ...RC24 Spark Plug VIN Engine Code K ...41-921 (0.060inch Gap) VIN Engine Code G ...41-931 (0.060 inch Gap) Normal Maintenance Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 7-21 Inspect hoses. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or everymonths since last service, 60 whichever occurs first).See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for what to use.
Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. An Emission Control Service. 7-21 Inspect hoses. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or everymonths since last service, 60 whichever occurs first).See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for what to use.