
Service & Appearanctr Care 
3700 V6 Engine (CODE M). 
When you open the hood,  you’ll  see: 
1. Power  Steering  Fluid  Reservoir 
2. Engine  Oil  Fill  Cap 
3. Automatic Transaxle  Fluid  Dipstick 
4. Brake  Fluid  Reservoir 
5. Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Reservoir 
6. Battery 
7. Air  Cleaner 
8. Engine Oil Dipstick 
9. Radiator Pressure Cap 
IO. Engine  Coolant  Reservoir  

Twin Dual  Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 
Engine (CODE x) 
When  you open the hood,  you’ll see: 
1. Power  Steering  Fluid  Reservoir 
2. Automatic Transaxle  Fluid  Dipstick 
3. Brake  Fluid  Reservoir 
4. Windshield  Washer  Fluid  Reservoir 
5. Battery 
6. Air Cleaner 
7. Engine  Oil  Fill  Cap 
8. Engine  Oil  Dipstick 
9. Radiator Pressure Cap 
IO. Engine Coolant  Reservoir 
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Service & Appearance Care 
Radiator  Pressure  Cap 
NOTICE: 
Your radiator cap  is a 15 psi 
(105kPa)  pressure-type  cap and 
must be  tightly. installed 
io prevent 
coolant  loss and  possible  engine 
damage  from  overheating.  Be sure 
the  arrows on  the cap  line  up with 
192 
Add  coolant  mix at the  recovery  tank, 
but  be  careful  not to spill  it. 
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the overflow  tube  on  the  radiator 
filler  neck. 
I Power Steering Fluid 
How To  Check  Power  Steering 
When  you  replace  your  radiator  premre 
cap,  an 
AC@ 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. 
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. 
When  the engine  compartment  is hot, 
the  level  should  be at the 
H mark. 
When  the engine compartment is 
cool,  the level  'should  be  at  the 
C 
mark. 
What to Add 
Refer to  the  Maintenance  Schedule to 
determine what  kind of fluid  to use.  See  

Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
in  the Index. 
NOTICE: 
When adding  power steering  fluid 
or  making  a complete  fluid change, 
always  use  the  proper fluid. Failure 
to  use  the proper  fluid can cause 
leaks  and damage  hoses  and seals. 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid 
To Add 
Open  the  cap labeled WASHER 
FLUID ONLY. Add  washer  fluid until 
the  bottle  is  full. 
NOTICE: 
When  using  concentrated  washer 
fluid,  follow  the manufacturer’s 
instructions  for adding  water. 
Don’t mix water  with ready-to- 
use washer fluid.  Water can cause 
the  solution 
to freeze  and damage 
your  washer  fluid tank  and  other 
parts  of the  washer  system.  Also, 
water  doesn’t  clean as well  as 
washer  fluid. 
. Fill  your  washer fluid tank only % 
full when it’s  very  cold.  This 
allows  for  expansion,  which  could 
damage  the  tank  if it  is 
completely  full. 
Don’t  use radiator  antifreeze  in 
your  windshield  washer.  It can 
damage  your  washer system and 
paint. 
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FIuids & Lubricants 
ITEM 
Antifreeze Coolant ................................... 
Chassis Lubricant  (Grease Gun Insert) .. 
(Ethylene  Glycol  Base) 
Delco  Supreme 
11s Brake  Fluid ............ 
Automatic Transmission Fluid. ............... 
DFXRONB-I11 ..................................... 
DEXRONa-IIE ..................................... 
Engine  Oil ................................................ 
GM Engine  Oil  Supplement  (E.O. S .) ..... 
Engine  Oil ............................................... 
Windshield  Washer  Solvent .................... 
Power Steering  Fluid .............................. 
Silicone Grease ....................................... 
Spray-A-Squeak  Silicone  Lubricant ....... 
APPLICATION  GM  PART  NUMBER 
Year-round antifreeze for .......................... .lo52753 
coolant mixtures 
General chassis lube, etc. 
........................... 1052497 
Brake  System 
............................................. 1052535 
SIZE 
1 gal.  (3.8 L) 
14  oz.  (397  g) 
16  oz.  (0.5L) 
Automatic Transaxle 
.................................................................... 12346143  32 oz. (1 .OL) 
.................................................................... 12345881  32 oz. (1.OL) 
Engine  lubrication 
..................................... See the Index under Engine  Oil. 
See yourdealer for advice ......................... 1052367 
Hood,  trunk  and  door hinges 
Windshield  washer fluid 
Power  Steering  System 
............................. 1050017 
1052884 
Weatherstrips 
............................................ .12345579 
General purpose  silicone lubricant 
.......... .lo52276  (aerosol) 
1052277 
16 oz. (0.5 L) 
32 oz. (1 .O L) 
16 oz. (0.5 L) 
1 oz. (28 g) 
4.5 oz. (127 g) 
12 oz. (0.35.L) 
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Section C: Periodic  Maintenance  Inspections 
Listed  below are inspections  and services  which should be  performed  at least  twice  a  year  (for  instance, each spring and  fall). 
You  should let your  GM  dealer’s  service  department or other  qualified  service center 
do these jobs.  Make  sure any necessary 
Bepairs  are completed  at once. 
INSPECTION 
OR  SERVICE 
Restraint  Systems 
Steering, Suspension 
and  FrontWheel- 
Drive  Axle  Boot  and 
Seal  Inspection 
Exhaust  System 
Inspection 
Throttle  Linkage 
Inspection 
Brake  System  Inspection 
WHAT  SHOULD  BE  DONE 
Now and  then,  make  sure all  your  belts, buckles, latch plates,  retractors, anchorages and 
reminder  systems are working  properly. Look for any  loose  parts or  damage. 
If you see anything 
that  might  keep  a  restraint system  from  doing  its job,  have  it  repaired. 
Inspect  the  front  and  rear suspension and steering  system  for damaged, loose  or  missing  parts, 
signs  of wear,  or lack 
of lubrication. Inspect  the power  steering  lines and hoses  for proper 
hookup,  binding, leaks, cracks,  chafing, etc. Clean  and  then  inspect the drive  axle  boot seals  for 
damage, tears or leakage.  Replace  seals if necessary. 
Inspect  the complete exhaust  system. Inspect the body  near the exhaust  system.  Look  for broken, 
damaged,  missing  or out-of-position parts  as well as open seams, holes,  loose connections,  or 
other conditions which  could cause  a heat build-up in  the floor  pan or  could let exhaust  fumes 
into  the  vehicle.  See 
Engine Exhaust in the Index. 
.. - 
Inspect  the throttle  linkage for interference or  binding, and for damaged or missing  parts. 
-Replace parts  as needed. 
Inspect  the complete  system.  Inspect  brake  lines  and hoses  for  proper  hookup,  binding,  leaks,  cracks, 
chafing,  etc.  Inspect  disc  brake  pads  for  wear  and  rotors for  surface  condition.  Inspect  other bralte 
parts,  including  calipers,  parking  brake,  etc.  Check  parking  bralte  adj\
ustment.  You  may  need to have 
your  brakes  inspected  more  often 
if your  driving  habits  or  conditions  result  in frequent  braking. 
NOTE:-A low  brake  fluid  level  can  indicate  worn  disc  brake  pads  which  may  need to be  serviced. 
Also, 
if the  bralte  system  warning  light  stays  on  or  comes  on, something  may  be  wrong  with  the 
brake  system.  See 
Brake  System  Warning  Light in  the Index. If your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  anti- 
lock  brakes  and the anti-lock  bralte  system  warning 
light stays  on, comes  on or  flashes,  something 
may  be  wrong  with  the anti-lock  brake  system.  See 
Anti-Lock  Brake System Warning  Light in the Index. 
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I Section D: Recommended  Fluids  and  Lubricants 
VOTE: Fluids and lubricants  identified  below  by name, part number or  specification may  be obtained from your GM dealer. 
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USAGE 
Engine  Oil 
Engine  Coolant 
Hydraulic  Brake  System 
Parking  Brake Guides 
Power  Steering  System 
Automatic Transaxle 
Key Lock  Cylinders 
Automatic Transaxle  Shift  Linkage 
FLUID/LUBRICANT 
API  service SH or  SG  Energy  Conserving I1 oils of the  proper  viscosity.  The “SH) or “SG’ designation 
may  be  shown  alone  or 
in combination with others,  such  as  “SH/CD,”  “SH,SG,CD,”“SG/CD,”  etc.\
 To 
determine the preferred  viscosity  for  your  vehicle’s  engine,  see Engine Oil in  the Index. 
50/50 mixture  of water  (preferably  distilled)  and good  quality  ethylene glycol base antifreeze 
(GM  Part No. 1052753 or equivalent)  conforming to GM  Specification  1825M  or  approved 
recycled  coolant conforming  to GM  Specification 
1825M. 
Delco  Supreme 1 1s Brake  Fluid  (GM  Part No. 1052535  or  equivalent  DOT-3  brake fluid). 
Chassis  lubricant  (GM Part No.  1052497  or  equivalent) or lubricant  meeting requirements  of 
NLGI  Grade 
2, Category  LB  or  GC-LB. 
GM  Hydraulic  Power  Steering  Fluid  (GM  Part No. 1052884  or equivalent). 
DEXRONB-I11 
or DEXRONB-IIE  Automatic Transmission  Fluid. 
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant  (GM Part No. 12345120), synthetic  SAE  5W-30  engine 
oil or  silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276  or 1052277). 
Engine  oil.  

Passing ........................................... 132 
Winter  Driving 
............................... 140 
With  a  Trailer 
................................ 146 
Drunken  Driving 
.............................. 126 
Electric  Outside Mirror Control 
..... 82 
Electrical  Center, Underhood 
.......... 220 
Electrical  Equipment. 
Adding 
............................. 60. 111. 220 
Electronic  Climate Control 
.............. 107 
Emergencies  on  the Road 
................. 149 
Emergency  Starting 
.......................... 150 
Emergency  Towing .......................... 154 
Engine  Block  Heater 
.......................... 61 
Engine  Coolant 
................................ 190 
Checking  &Adding 
.............. 160,  161 
Heater 
...................................... 61,  186 
Low Coolant Warning  Light ........... 94 
Proper Mixture  to Use 
.................. 161 
Safety  Warnings  About 
.................. 159,  160, 181, 190 
Temperature  Gage 
........................... 93 
Engine  Exhaust 
.................................. 69 
Engine  Identification 
....................... 219 
Engine  Oil 
........................................ 184 
Additives 
........................................ 186 
1 Capacity ......................................... 227 
Through Deep Standing Water 
....... 60 
Emergencies.  Braking  in 
.................. 130 
Emergencies.  Steering in 
................. 131 
Checking & Adding ....................... 184 
Disposing  of Used  Oil 
................... 187 
Energy  Conserving 
........................ 186 
Filter 
.............................................. 186 
Pressure  Gage .................................. 95 
Starburst 
........................................ 185 
Warning  Light 
.................................. 94 
When  to Change 
............................ 186 
Engine  Overheating ......................... 158 
Engine  Specifications 
....................... 232 
Engine  Starting 
.................................. 59 
Ethanol  in Gasoline 
......................... 177 
Exhaust  Dangerous Gas  in 
............. 57.  69. 142 
Parking with  the Engine 
Running 
.................................. 68.  70 
Expectant Mothers.  Use 
of Safety 
Belts 
................................................. 27 
Expressway  Driving 
......................... 137 
Extender.  Safety  Belt 
......................... 46 
Exterior Appearance (see 
Appearance 
Fabric  Cleaning  (see Appearance Care) 
Fan Warnings ........................... 152. 181 
Filling  the Fuel Tank ........................ 179 
Filter  Air 
.................................................. 187 
Fuel 
................................................ 233 
Oil 
.......................................... 186. 233 
Care) 
Finish Care ....................................... 217 
Finish  Damage 
................................. 217 
Flash-to-Pass 
...................................... 79 
Flashers. Hazard  Warning 
............... 150 
Flat Tire ............................................ 165 
Flooded  Engine 
.................................. 60 
Fluid  Automatic Transaxle 
..................... 188 
Bralte .............................................. 194 
Capacities 
...................................... 227 
Power  Steering 
.............................. 192 
Windshield  Washer 
....................... 193 
Fluids 
& Lubricants ................. 229. 248 
Fog  Lights 
.................................. 80. 204 
Fold-Down  Storage Compartment 
.... 83 
Foreign  Material ................................ 217 
Freeway  Driving 
............................... 137 
French  Language  Manual 
.................... 2 
Fuel ................................................... 177 
Alcohol  in Fuel 
.............................. 177 
Capacity 
................................. 179. 272 
Exhaust  Warnings 
................... 57. 142 
Filling  Your  Tank 
.......................... 179 
Fuels  with Alcohol 
........................ 177 
Gage 
................................................. 93 
In  Foreign  Countries 
..................... 178 
Low  Fuel  Warning  Light 
................. 98 
Requirements 
................................ 177 
Fuses 
& Circuit  Breakers ................ 220 
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265