2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO power steering fluid

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
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-5 Filling Your Tank
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-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-12 Engine Oil
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-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-21 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)
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-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-26 Engine Coolant
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-30 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-30 Power Steering Fluid
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-31 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-33 Brakes6
-36 Battery
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-37 Bulb Replacement
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-41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-42 Tires
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-52 Appearance Care
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-53 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-55 Care of Safety Belts
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-56 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-59 Finish Damage
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-60 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-61 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-61 Service Parts Identification Label
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-62 Electrical System
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-70 Replacement Bulbs
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-70 Capacities and Specifications
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-71 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Underhood Fuse Block
C. Upper Underhood Fuse BlockD. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Oil Fill CapH. Engine Oil Dipstick
I. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

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When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Underhood Fuse Block
C. Upper Underhood Fuse Block
D. Radiator Pressure CapE. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
(low in engine compartment)
G. Engine Oil DipstickH. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

6-28 Checking Coolant
The coolant recovery tank is located between the power
steering fluid reservoir and the upper underhood fuse
block in the engine compartment on the passenger's side
of the vehicle. 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 COLD
mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher.
United States Canada
If this LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and
stays on, it means you're low on engine coolant.

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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 arrow on the cap
lines up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of the
engine compartment on the passenger's side of the
vehicle near the diagonal cross brace. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the
rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger's side.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for reservoir location.

6-31 How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool
down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean,
then 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.
When the 3400 V6 engine compartment is hot, the level
should be at the H mark. When it's cold, the level should
be at the C mark. If the fluid is at the ADD mark, you
should add fluid.
For the 3800 V6 engine, the level should be at the HOT
mark when the engine compartment is hot. If the fluid is
at the ADD mark, you should add fluid.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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. See ªEngine Compartment
Overviewº in the Index for reservoir location.
Adding Washer Fluid
United States Canada
When this message is displayed, it means the vehicle is
low on windshield washer fluid. You should add more
windshield washer fluid soon.

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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine OilEngine 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 ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
GM Goodwrench

DEX-COOL

or Havoline
DEX-COOL

Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº
in the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11
Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid).
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
Washer
Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Power
Steering SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).