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Service & Appearance Care
When you replace your radiator pressure
cap. an
AC3 cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled
by a thermostat in the engine coolant
system. The thermostat stops the flow
of
coolant through the radiator until the
coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace
your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
3.4L L32 (Code S)
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten
it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level
on
the dipstick.
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Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 163C
Battery
........................................................ 75-60
Engine Oil Filter VINEngineCodeS
............................................. PF47
VINEngineCodeP
............................................. PF25
FuelFilter
...................................................... GF578
PCV Valve
VINEndingeCodeS
......................................... CV789C
VIN Engine Code
P . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CV895C
Radiatorcap
................................................... RC24
Spark Plug VIN Engine Code
S . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oR43TSK (0.045 ” Gap)
VIN Engine
Code P . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . oR45LTSP (0.050” Gap)
Thermostat Temperature Specification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180°F (82°C)
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . 100 lb. ft. (140 Nom)
281 =
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5 Cooling System Service* - Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See
“Coolant”
in the Index. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test
of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
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Index
P (Park) Shifting into ........... 71
P (Park), Shifting out of .......... 72
Paint
Chemical Spotting
........... 273
Finish Care ................. 271
Finish Damage .............. 273
Foreign Material ............. 272
Brake ...................... 70
Downhill .................. 168
On Hills ................... 168
On Hills (with a Trailer) ....... 180
Over Things That Burn ........ 74
Uphill ..................... 168
Your Vehicle
................. 73
Parking
9 9 9 338
PASS-Key II@ ................. 53
Passenger Position (Safety Belts) . . 32
Rear Seat ................... 32
Right Front .................. 32
Passing ...................... 149
Passing (with a Trailer) ......... 178
Pavement Markings ............ 135
Pedal Travel, Brake ............ 146
Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
................. 303
Power Door Locks
.................. 51
Seat, Six-way
................ 13
Steering ................... 146
Steering Fluid ............... 242
Windows ................... 76
Pregnancy, Safety Belt Use
during
...................... 31
Problems on the Road .......... 183
Publications, Service ........... 320
Questions Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers,
Here are
.................. 19
Radiator Pressure Cap ......... 241
Radio Reception Understanding . . 127
Radio, To Play the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
................ 1 17
Delco-Base@ AM/FM Stereo
with Compact Disc Player
..... 121
Rain, Driving in the ............ 155
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