1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC power steering fluid

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With the 3.1 L L82 (Code M) engine, when you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Radiator Pressure Cap 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 8. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Coolant Bleed Valves 10. Air Cleaner
5. Electric Engine Fans 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap
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With the 3.4L LQI (Code X) engine, when you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Radiator Pressure Cap 7. Coolant Bleed Valves
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir 8. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Electric Engine Fans 10. Air Cleaner
5. Engine Oil Dipstick 1 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Radiator Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed
to prevent coolant loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows
on
the cap line up with the overflow tube on the
radiator filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an A@
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.
Power Steering Fluid
3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQl (Code X) Engine
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, 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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A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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.
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USAGE
Power Steering
System
_____
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic Transaxle
Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120)
or synthetic
SAE 5W-30
engine oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel
Door Hinge and
Trunk Access
Panel Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
F’LUID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Section 9 Index
.
ABS ......................................... 4-6
Accessory Outlet
............................... 2-42
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6- 18
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-26
Electrical Equipment
............... 2-14,3-14, 6-63
Engine Coolant
............................... 6-20
Engineoil
.................................. 6-12
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-23
Windshield Washer Fluid
...................... 6-24
AimingHeadlamps
............................. 6-29
AirBag
....................................... 1-23
How Does It Restrain
......................... 1-26
How It Works
............................... 1-25
Location
................................... l-28
Readiness Light ........................ 1-24, 2-51
Servicing
................................... 1-28
What Makes It Inflate
......................... 1-26
What Will You See After It Inflates
.............. 1-27
When Should It Inflate
........................ 1-26
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-72
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls ............ 3-1
SoundEquipment
............................ 3-14
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-60
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................ 3-16
Antenna. Power Mast Care
....................... 3-16
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-19
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.............. 2-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-53. 4.7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock
..................... 3-15
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-62
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-41
Ashtrays, Rear
................................. 2-45
Audio System, Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-17
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Auto-Down Window ............................ 2-27
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-4
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-16
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-19
Neutral
(N) Position .......................... 2-17
Overdrive (D) Position
........................ 2-18
Park (P) Position
........................ 2-16. 7-38
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-17
Second Gear (2) Position
...................... 2-19
Appearancecare
............................... 6-54
Ashtrays. Front
................................. 2-44
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Shifting .................................... 2- 16
Third Gear (3) Position
........................ 2-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6- 16
Adding
.................................... 6-18
Checking ................................... 6-16
Battery
...................................... 6-28
Charge Light
................................ 2-50
Jump Starting
................................ 5-2
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
............... 2-7
Saver
...................................... 2-36
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-25
Brake Adiustment
................................. 6-27
Fliid. Adding
............................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-25
System Parts, Replacing
....................... 6-27
System Warning Light
........................ 2-52
Trailer
..................................... 4-33
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-24
Transaxle Shift Interlock, Maintenance
........... 7-37
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies
.......................... 4-9
Break-In,
New Vehicle .......................... 2-12
Parking
.................................... 2-21
PedalTravel
................................ 6-27
Wear
...................................... 6-26 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock)
.............. 2-24
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-70
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift InterIock). Maintenance . . 7-37
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Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-71
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.25.4.26. 4.32
Care
of the Head-Up Display ..................... 3-15
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-9
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-15
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-10
Center Console
................................. 2-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-42
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Certification Label
.............................. 4-27
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-32
Chains, Tire ................................... 6-54
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-50
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-54
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6-16
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-20
EngineOil
.................................. 6-11
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-22
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-54
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Checking
BrakeFluid
................................. 6-25
Things Under the Hood
......................... 6-7
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Parking AtNight
................................... 2-10
Brake
...................................... 2-21
Brake Mechanism Check
...................... 7-38
Lots
....................................... 2-10
On Hills While Towing a Trailer
................ 4-35
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-25
PASS-Key
I1 .................................. 2- 11
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-39
Power Antenna Mast Care
........................ 3-16
Power Door Locks
............................... 2-4
Power Outside Mirrors
........................... 2-39
Powerseat
..................................... l-2
Powersteering .................................. 4-9
Power Steering Fluid
............................ 6-22
Adding
.................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-22
Power Windows
................................ 2-27
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-29
Pressure, Tire
.................................. 6-47
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.................... 8-7
Radiator
..................................... 5- 19
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................ 6-22
Radio Reception. Understanding
................... 3- 17
Radio. AMPM Stereo ............................ 3-5
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4- 16 Reading Lamps. Rear
............................ 2-38
Reading Lamps. Rearview Mirror
.................. 2-37
Reading Lamps.
Roof Console .................... 2-38
Rear Lamp Bar Bulb Replacement
................. 6-45
Rear Reading Lamps ............................ 2-38
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
.................. 1-34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
.............. 1-31
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 3-4
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight
................. 2-39
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-2
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-40
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-72
Remote Lock Control
............................. 2-5
Battery Replacement ........................... 2-7
Matching Transmitters
......................... 2-6
Operation
................................... 2-6
Remote Trunk Release
............................ 2-8
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-70
Replacement Parts .............................. 6-72
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-52
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-54
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-5
Restraints. Checking
Your ........................ 1-54
Restraints. Child ................................ 1-38
Restraints. Head
................................. 1-4
Restraints. Replacing Parts Mer a Crash
............ 1-54
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts
Afteracrash
................................. l-54
Reverse Position. Automatic Transaxle .............. 2-17
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