Caution – Pontiac 2005 Grand Am User Manual

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If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.

Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not
have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim
to improve the system. These can be harmful.

Checking Coolant

The coolant surge tank is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more
information on location.

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CAUTION:

Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure
cap — even a little — when the engine and
radiator are hot.

The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the hash
mark, or a little higher.

If the LOW COOLANT light
comes on and stays on, it
means you are low on
engine coolant.

See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-30.

2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ engine shown, 3400 V6 engine

similar

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