1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE coolant

Service & Appearance Care
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (CONTJ
How to Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of transaxle fluid to
use. See the
Index under Fluids &
Lubricants.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring
the level up
into the cross-hatched area on the
dipstick. It doesn't take much fluid,
generally less than a pint
(0.5 L). Don't
overfill. We recommend that you use
only fluid labeled DEXRON@-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty. After adding
fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under
How to Check.
When the correct fluid level is obtained,
push the dipstick back
in all the way.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see the Index under
Engine Overheating.
The proper coolant for your Pontiac
will:
Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
-34°F (-37°C).
(128" C).
Help keep the proper engine
temperature.
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Let the warning lights work as they
should.
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What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
‘preferably distilled) and one-half
intifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can also use a
recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete
2oolant flush and refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything
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Adding only plain water to
your cooling system can be
wgerous. Plain water, or some
other liquid like alcohol, can boil
:fore the proper coolant mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the -
wrong mix, your engine couId get
too hot but you wouldn’t get the
overheat warning. Your engine
could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a S0/50 mix
of clean water and a proper
antifreeze.
If you use an improper coolant
mix, your engine could overheat
and be badly damaged. The repair
cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the
mix can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core
other parts.
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Service & Appearance Care
A’
Adding Coolant
To Check Coolant:
When your engine is cold, the coolant
level should be between the
FULL
COLD mark and FULL HOT. When
your engine is warm, the level should be
up
to FULL HOT, or a little higher.
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If you have the optional low coolant
warning light and it comes on when
your engine is running, you’re low on
coolant. Or, if you have the optional
Driver Information Center and the
warning
LOW COOLANT appears,
you’re low on coolant.
To Add Coolant:
If you need more coolant, add the
proper
mix at the coolant recovery
tank.
II Turning the radiator pressure 1
- 1 cap when the engine and
raalator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out
and bum
you badly. With the
coolant recovery
tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant at
the radiator. Never
turn the
radiator pressure cap-even a
little-when the engine and
radiator are hot.
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Add coolant mix at the recovery tank,
but be careful not to spill it.
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You can be burned if you spill
L coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough. Don't spill coolant
on a hot engine. I
Radiator Pressure Cap I Thermostat
1,. Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed
to prevent
coolant
loss and possible engine i.
damage from overheating. Be sure
the arrows on the cap line up with
the overflow tube on the radiator
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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.
When you replace your radiator pressure
cap, an AC@ cap is recommended.
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Left Side Fuse Panel Fuses
& Circuit Breakers
Position Rating (AMP.)
7
8
9
10
ll
12
13
14
15
16
17 18
19
20 21
22
23 24
25
10
20
30
30
10
15
10
20
10
15
15
20
20
15
15
10
25
10
10
10
20
25
10
25
Circuitry
Start-up Signal-SIR
Trunk Release/Back-Up Lights/Brake-Shift Interlock (with Retained Accessory Power Option)
Breaker-Power Window/Sunroof
Breaker-Power Accessory Heated Mirror/Compass
IgnitiodRetained Accessory Power/Illuminated EntryKeyless
Entry
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
Cornering Lights/Turn Signals/(Back-Up Lights/Trunk
Release/Brake-Shift Interlock without Retained Accessory Power Option)
Spare
Spare
Battery/Radio/Instrument Panel/Oil Level
Electronic Level Control
Brake/Hazard Warning Flashers Parking Lights Courtesy Lights/Power Mirrors
CooIing Fan/Transaxle
Air Conditioning
Blank Anti-Lock Brake System Low Coolant/Light Monitor/Oil Level/HUD/Compass
Instrument Panel Lighting Spare
Spare
IgnitiodRadio
WipedWasher
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Service & Appearance Care
Fluids & Lubricants
ITEM
Antifreeze Coolant. ....
(Ethylene Glycol Base)
Chassis Lubricant
..........
(Grease Gun Insert)
Delco Supreme
1 l@ Brake Fluid ...
DEXRONF IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid
................
Engine Oil .......................
GM Engine Oil Supplement .........
Engine Oil .......................
Windshield Washer Solvent. .........
Power Steering Fluid (Normal) .....
Power Steering Fluid (Cold Climate) . .
(System must be drained and refilled
with it.)
Silicone Grease
..................
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ...
Supercharger Oil ..................
(E.O.S.)
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APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER
Year-round antifreeze for ............ 1052753
coolant mixtures
General chassis lube, etc.
...........
Brakesystem .....................
Automatic Transaxle ...............
1 052497
1
1
1
052535
234588
1
2345006
SIZE
1 gal. (3.8 L)
14 oz. (397 g)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
32 oz. (1 .O L)
1 gal. (3.8 L)
Engine lubrication
................. See Engine OiE in this section.
See your dealer for advice
........... 1052367 16 OZ. (0.5 L)
Hood, trunk and door hinges
Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering System
............. 1050017
1052884
Power Steering System ............. 12345867
12345866 32
oz. (1.0 L)
16 OZ. (0.5 L)
32 oz. (1 .O L)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
Weatherstrips.
.................... 12345579 1 oz. (28 g)
General purpose silicone lubricant
.... 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g)
1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
Supercharger lubricant ............. 12345982 4 oz. (113 g)
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*-
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
6 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 the
Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
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.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
7 Transaxle Service-Change both the fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside tem-
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
If you
do not use your vehicle under any of
these .conditions, change both the fluid and filter
every
100,000 miles (160 000 km).
with the proper type. See the Index under
Replacement Parts.
perature regularly reaches 90°F (32OC) or higher.
service.
8 Spark Plug Replacement*-Replace spark plugs
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Section B: Owner Checks & Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure
the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
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CHECK
WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE
Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant Level Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
Check
the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
Windshield Washer Check the
engine coolant level in the coolant recovery
tank and add the proper coolant mix if
Fluid Level
if necessary. See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
further details.
necessary.
See the
Index under Coolant for further details.
At least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire
inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See the Index under Tires for
further details.
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