2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX radiator cap

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When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 Supercharged (Code 1) engine, you'll see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid
B. Battery
C. Radiator Fill Cap
D. Engine Coolant ReservoirE. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
(low in engine compartment)
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap
G. Engine Oil DipstickH. Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Dipstick
I. Brake Fluid Reservoir
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

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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.
CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator.
For information on how to add coolant to the radiator,
see ªCooling Systemº in the Index.
Radiator Pressure Cap
The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger's side, near
the diagonal cross brace and the battery. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
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.

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PCV Valve
All Engines . . . . . . . . . . . CV892C*
Radiator Cap
3100 V6 (Code J) . . . . . . RC27*
3800 V6 (Code K) . . . . . GM Part No. 10409635
3800 V6 Supercharged
(Code 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . GM Part No. 10409635
Spark Plugs
3100 V6 (Code J) . . . . . . 41
-940*
3800 V6 (Code K) . . . . . 41
-921*
3800 V6 Supercharged
(Code 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGK Type PTR4B
-15*
Wiper Blades
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shepherd's Hook
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 inches (56 cm)
*ACDelco

part number.
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 110.5 inches (280.7 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread Width
Front 62.0 inches (157.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 61.5 inches (156.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 196.5 inches (499.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 72.7 inches (184.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 54.7 inches (139.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scheduled Maintenance
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90
F (32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transaxle fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See ªEngine Coolantº 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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7-20 Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook
-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.