2008 PONTIAC TORRENT Owners Manual

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant
surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual {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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start
the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper
radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fans.
By this time, the coolan

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power steering �uid is used in all vehicles with the
3.6L V6 engine. Vehicles

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield or rear window washer �uid
be sure to read the instructions before use. If you
will be operating your vehicle in an area where the
temperat

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is �lled with
DOT-3 brake �uid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the
reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of �uid in the brake
hydraulic system, the brakes might not work
well. This could cause a crash. Always use the
proper brake �uid.
Notice:
Using the wrong �uid can badly

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PONTIAC TORRENT 2008  Owners Manual Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to torque speci�cati