1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 301

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. "Recommended See Fluids and Lubricants"in the Index. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid levelas described under "How to Check" earlier this section. in 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained,push the l dipstick backin a l the way. If the fluid level is low, add only enough proper of the fluid to bring the level into cross-hatched area on the the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid the at dipstick hole to bring to the proper level. it It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don't ovefill. Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle filled with J engine coolant. Thisis DEX-COOL coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL' extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system how to and add coolant when is low. If you have a problem with it engine overheatingor if you need to add coolant to your radiator, see "Engine Overheating" the Index. in A 50/50 mixture of water andDEX-COOL' coolant will: 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up 265 O F (129°C). to e Protect against rust and corrosion. e Help keep the proper engine temperature. 0 LOTICE: We recommend you use only fluid labeled is DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON-III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Let the warning lights and gages workas they should. 6-26