2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette coolant reservoir

6-11 Engine Compartment Overview
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Underhood Fuse and
Relay Center
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
C. Windshield Washer
Fluid ReservoirD. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap
G. Engine Oil DipstickH. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
K. Engine Coolant Reservoir

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is located at the front of the
engine compartment, on the driver's side of the vehicle,
under the engine coolant reservoir. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
Checking or Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
1. Unlatch the two hooks on top of the air cleaner housing.
2. Turn back the air inlet panel and rest it on top of the
housing. The air intake tube is designed to flex back;
you do not need to disconnect it.3. After replacing the engine air cleaner/filter, seat the tabs
on the bottom of the panel into the slots on the housing.
4. Latch the hooks to secure the panel in place. If the
panel moves easily, check that the tabs are seated
correctly in the slots.
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the
engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with it
off, and be careful working on the engine with the
air cleaner/filter off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause
a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into
your engine, which will damage it. Always have the
air cleaner/filter in place when you're driving.

6-25 Checking Coolant
The engine coolant reservoir is located on the driver's
side of the vehicle, above the engine air cleaner/filter.
See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index
for more information on location.The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL
COLD mark, or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be above the FULL COLD mark
or a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX
-COOL

coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank.
CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn 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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Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer
fluid reservoir is located
on the passenger's side of
the engine compartment,
near the fuse and relay
center. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº
in the Index for more
information on location.Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY.
Add washer fluid until the tank 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
three
-quarters full when it's very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.

Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.

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Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center
is located in the engine
compartment, in front of
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº
in the Index for more
information on location.
The fuses marked spare are available if a replacement
fuse is needed.
To remove the cover, turn the knob counterclockwise
and lift up. Remove the cover.
When finished, put the cover back on, turn the knob
clockwise to tighten the cover in place. Make sure that
the remote positive (+) terminal cover is on correctly.
Maxi Fuse Usage
1 COOL FAN 2 Coolant Fans
2 Not Used
3 HEADLAMPS Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(Instrument Panel): HAZARD
and STOPLAMP
4 BATT MAIN 2 Circuit Breaker: PWR SEAT/PSD.
Fuses (Instrument Panel): ELC and
RR DEFOG