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With the 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) engine, when you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Radiator Pressure Cap
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4. Electric Engine Fans
5. Engine Oil Dipstick
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap
7. Coolant Bleed Valves
8. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
9. Brake Fluid Reservoir
10. Air Cleaner
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
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When the engine
compartment is hot, the
level should be at the
H
mark. When it’s cold, the
level should be at the
C
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
mark.
If the fluid is at the I
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.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
FLUIDLUBRICANT ’ .
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” sym-
bol of the proper viscosity.
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 ethyl-
ene glycol base antifreeze (GM
Part No. 1052753 or equivalent)
conforming to GM Specification
I825M or approved recycled cool-
ant conforming
‘to GM Specifica-
tion 1825M.
GM
PartNo. 3634621 or equiva-
lent.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
I
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM PartNo. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM-Part
N.o. 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).
DEXRON’-III Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose.
,
Lubricant (GM Part No.
1,2345 120) or synthetic SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
Engine oil.
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Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-22
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-50
Things Under the Hood
......................... 6-7
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-55
Child Restraints
................................ 1-38
(2-Door Models) ........................... 1-39
(4-Door Models) ........................... 1-41
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Positioh
.......... 1-43
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
........... 1-44
TopStrap
................................... 1-39
Where to Put
................................. 1-38
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-41
Circuit Bfeaker, Power Windows and
. Other
Power Options
................................ 6-63
City Driving
................................... 4-17
Cleaner,
Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................... 6-54
Fabric
..................................... 6-49
Glass
...................................... 6-52
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ..................... 6-48
Leather
.................................... 6-51
Outside of Your Oldsrnobile
.................... 6-53
Special Problems
.............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
.Tires
...................................... 6-54
Top of the Instrument Panel
..................... 6-51
Vinyl
...................................... 6-50
Clock, Setting-the
................................. 3-8
Outside
of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 6-52 Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Comfort Guides. Rear Safety Belt
.................. '1-34
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-19
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-13
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 5-31
Console Shift Lever
............................. 2-20
Console. Center
................................ 2-38
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Control. Loss Of
................................ 4-12
ConVenience.Net
........ ....................... 2-37
Convex Outside Mirror
........................... 2-36
Coolant
........................................ 6-19
Bleed Valves
................................. 5-19
Heater, Engine
......................... 2-14, 6-14
How to Add to the Radiator
.................... 5-18
Temperature Gage
........... ; ... ............ 2-51
Temperature Light
........................... 2-50
Cruise Control
................................. 2-28
Erasing Speed Memory
........................ 2-31
Getting Out Of
.............................. 2-30
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................ 2-29
ToReduceSpeed
............................ 2-30
To Resume a Set Speed ......................... 2-29
ToSet
..................................... 2-29
UseonHills
................................ 2-30
Cupholders
.................................... 2-37
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or SpeechImpaired
............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-1
How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank ........ 5-16
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............ 2-30