1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO coolant

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100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter
do not require changing.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
‘An Emission Control Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and 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
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegorm these underhood checks at each
fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
~~
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled)
and use only
GM Goodwrench’ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
’ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXR0N’-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube’ (GM Part
No. 12346241 or
equivalent).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Climate Control System ........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-20
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 11
Compact Disc Player Errors ....................... 3- 14
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-35
Console Storage
................................ 2-39
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-39
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-37
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Bleedvalves
................................. 5-21
Checking
................................... 6-22
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 15
RecoveryTank ............................... 5-17
Whattouse ................................. 6-21
Cooling System
................................ 5- 15
Courtesy
Lamps ................................ 2-35
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-30
Cupholders
............................... 2-37. 2-38
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-52
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-5 1
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-34 Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-6
Defogging
..................................... 3-5
Defrosting ..................................... 3-5
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-10
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement .................... 6-36
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Door Storage Compartment
....................... 2-38
Drive Position. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-18
DriverPosition
................................. 1-13
Driving
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive .................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-14
OnCurves ................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-25
Throughwater
............................... 4-18
WetRoads .................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
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Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Engine
.................................... 6.8. 6.9
Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 15
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-37
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-53
Coolant Temperature Light
..................... 2-52
Exhaust
..................................... 2-25
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Starting Your
................................ 2-13
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-10
Checking
................................... 6- 11
What Kind to Use ............................. 6-12
When to Change
.............................. 6- 15
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-33
Identification
................................ 6-55
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-37
Runningwhileparked
......................... 2-25
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives .................................... 6-15
Used
....................................... 6-15
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-25
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-46
FabricProtection
............................... 6-47
Fan Knob, Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
Filling Your
Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter,
Air ..................................... 6-16 Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-15
Finishcare
.................................... 6-51
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-19
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
FinishDamage
................................. 6-53
.............................
FloorMats .................................... 2-41
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Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-42
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4~
Front Parking Bulb Replacement
................... 6-32
Front
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-32
Canadian
.................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
Four-Way Manual Front Seat
...................... 1-31
French Language Manual 111
Front Towing .................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
.. 1 ...........................
Gage ....................................... 2-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-51
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-16
Gross
Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
Fuel
....................................... 2-57
GAWR
....................................... 4-29
GloveBox
.................................... 2-38
Guide en Franpis
-11 .. ................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
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Lighter
....................................... 2-39
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.47
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.48. 6.28
Change Oil Soon
............................. 2-56
Charging System
............................. 2-47
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-34
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.51. 6.23
Low Oil Level Warning
................... 2.55. 6.10
Oilwarning
................................. 2-54
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.46
Security
.................................... 2-56
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-52
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Park Lock Check
............... 7-40
Trunk
....................................... 2-9
Loss of Control
................................ 4- 13
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.53. 6.23
Low Oil Level Warning Light
................ 2.57. 6.10
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-23
Lights Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.50. 4.9
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.49. 4.7
Locks
......................................... 2.4 Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-38
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
Parts ........... 6-65
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-44
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Triphlighway
........................... 7-27
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-42
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-7
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-54
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-36
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-37
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-36
Power Outside
............................... 2-36
Visorvanity
................................. 2-40
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Mode Knob. Climate Control System
................ 3-3
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-27

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ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
P5-17 AND P6-20
TIRES P6-37
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
2-
P6-10
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
REMOTE
TRUNK
RELEASE FUEL
WINDSHIELD RELEASE DOOR
WASHER FLUID REMOTE P6-7 P2-9 P6-5
P6-25 BATTERY
TERMINAL
P5-3
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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