Pontiac Montana SV6 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL
®
engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for five 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 and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a
problem with engine overheating, see
Engine
Overheating on page 433 .
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®
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 messages and gages work as
they should.
Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner,
at the first maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Any repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®
(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
What Engine Coolant to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water
and one-half DEX-COOL
®
coolant which will not
damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant
mixture, you do not need to add anything else.
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