1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 277

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid touse. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. 3. After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under "How to Check." 4. When the correct fluid level obtained, push the is dipstick back in all theway. Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 k )whichever occurs first, if you add only m DEX-COOL6 extended life coolant. 8 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid dipstick hole to bring it to'the proper level. , @e . It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't overjU. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have ;e problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. A 50J50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: NOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label i,s made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 2685 "F(129 C ) . O Protect against rust and corrosion. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Lletthe warning lights and gages work as they should. 6-24