Engine coolant, Engine coolant -27, When to check and what to use – Pontiac 2004 Vibe User Manual

Page 237: How to check and add fluid

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When to Check and What to Use

Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine
how often you should
check the fluid level in your
master cylinder reservoir
and for the proper
fluid. See

Part B: Owner

Checks and Services
on page 6-19 and Part D:
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
on
page 6-26.

How to Check and Add Fluid

Check to make sure that the fluid level is at or above
the MIN mark. If the level is below the MIN mark,
see the instructions on the reservoir cap.

Engine Coolant

The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see

Engine Overheating on

page 5-30.

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and the proper
coolant will:

Give freezing protection down to

34°F (

37°C).

Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).

Protect against rust and corrosion.

Help keep the proper engine temperature.

Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.

5-27

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