How do you add coolant to a Pontiac Grand Prix?

How do you add coolant to a Pontiac Grand Prix?

How do you add coolant to a Pontiac Grand Prix?

1. Raise the hood of the Grand Prix and make sure that the engine has cooled completely.
2. Place a bucket or drain pan under the drain plug on the radiator.
3. Raise the car enough to remove the jack stands.
4. Add a 50-50 mix of distilled water and anti-freeze to the radiator.

How do I top up my coolant reservoir?

How to top up your engine coolant

1. 1 Find the coolant reservoir. Your cars handbook should explain where to find the reservoir and also what kind of anti-freeze to put in it.
2. 2 Check the minimum & maximum lines.
3. 3 Create your mixture.
4. 4 Unscrew the coolant cap.
5. 5 Use a funnel.
6. 6 Fill it to the max.

How much coolant does a Pontiac Grand Prix hold?

You will need 3 gallons of coolant for the regular Pontiac Grand Prix model and 4 for the GXP model. Be sure to check the drain plug for any leakage.

Does engine have to be cold to add coolant?

In instances where an engine has overheated, causing a breakdown, there may be a need to add fresh coolant/antifreeze to the cooling system. However, you should never add coolant/antifreeze when the engine is hot, and instead, wait for it to cool.

Can I add coolant to a hot car?

Can I add coolant/antifreeze to a hot car? In instances where an engine has overheated, causing a breakdown, there may be a need to add fresh coolant/antifreeze to the cooling system. However, you should never add coolant/antifreeze when the engine is hot, and instead, wait for it to cool. Why?

When to remove the radiator cap on a Pontiac Grand Prix?

(Do not remove the radiator cap when the motor is hot to avoid being sprayed by hot coolant and injuring yourself.) When the engine is cool, remove the radiator cap. Rotate the cap about 1/2 turn counter clockwise. Then push down firmly with the palm of your hand and turn the cap another 1/2 turn counter clockwise to fully release it.

What to do when coolant drains out of radiator?

When the old coolant draining out slows to a trickle, remove the catch container and add extra newspaper or rags below the car. Lower the car from the floor jack and jack stands to allow a little more old coolant to flow out from the engine and radiator. If you are going to “flush” out the radiator, read below.

What kind of coolant do you put in a car cooling system?

The standard recommendation is to fill the cooling system with a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water. For most climates, this ratio is the best compromise of cooling efficiency from the water and the anti-freezing / anti-corrosion / water pump lubrication properties of the DEX-COOL coolant fluid.