2008 PONTIAC TORRENT Owners Manual

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual 4. Remove the air outlet duct.
5. Undo the clamps on the �lter cover. To remove the
cover, pull up on the front and then pull the cover out.
6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/�lter.
Wipe al

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission �uid level.
A transmission �uid leak is the only reason for �uid
loss. If a leak occurs, take your vehicle to the
dealer/reta

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
one-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will not damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do
not need to add anything else.

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Checking Coolant
The surge tank is located on the driver’s side of the
engine compartment. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.
{CAUTION:
Turning the surge ta

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine p

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual If No Steam Is Coming From Your
Engine
An overheat warning can indicate a serious problem.
If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear
no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Sometime

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what
you will see:
A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans
B. Coolant Surge Tank{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood
can

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual The coolant level should be at the COLD FILL line. If it
is not, you may have a leak at the radiator hoses,
heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else
in the cooling system.
{CAUTION:
Heate