1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 250

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine what to kind of transaxle fluidto use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. If the fluid levelis law, add, only enough the proper of fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. Engine 'Codant new The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL" (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine is coolant. This coolant designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km), whichever occurs first. The following explains your coaling system and how to add coolant when is low. E you have a problem with it engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. A 50/50 mixture of water tmd the propercoolmt for your Buickwill: Give freezing protection down -34°F (-37.OC). to e Give boiling protection up 265O (1z? " c>. to F @ @ 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at-the bring it to,theproper level. dipstick hole to a pint It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than (0.5 L). Don't overfill. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III, because fluid that yith label is mademespecially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXR0N'-I11 is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as Protect against .rust and corrosion. Let the waning lights and gages work as xhey should. e Help keep the propet engine temperature?. @ des.cribed under"How to Check." @ When the conect fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick backin all theway.