Pontiac g8 Automobile User Manual


 
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the
coolant level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant recovery tank. If the
coolant inside the coolant recovery
tank is boiling, do not do anything
else until it cools down. If coolant is
visible but the coolant level is not
at or above the COLD mark,
add a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®
coolant at the coolant recovery tank,
but be sure the cooling system is
cool before this is done. See Engine
Coolant Engine Coolant for more
information.
The coolant reservoir is located in
the engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9-6 for more information
on location.
The coolant level should be at or
above the top mark on the coolant
reservoir dipstick. If it is not,
you may have a leak in the cooling
system.
How to Add Coolant to the
Recovery Tank
{ 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.
Notice: This vehicle has a
specific coolant fill procedure.
Failure to follow this procedure
could cause the engine to
overheat and be severely
damaged.
If coolant is needed, add the proper
DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture at
the coolant recovery tank.
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