coolant reservoir CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2002 6.G Owners Manual

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Underhood Fuse Block
C. Upper Underhood Fuse BlockD. Radiator Pressure Cap
E. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Oil Fill CapH. Engine Oil Dipstick
I. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

6-11
When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 (Code K) engine, you'll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Underhood Fuse Block
C. Upper Underhood Fuse Block
D. Radiator Pressure CapE. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
(low in engine compartment)
G. Engine Oil DipstickH. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

6-28 Checking Coolant
The coolant recovery tank is located between the power
steering fluid reservoir and the upper underhood fuse
block in the engine compartment on the passenger's side
of the vehicle. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in
the Index for more information on location.The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your
engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD
mark or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be up to the HOT mark or a little higher.
United States Canada
If this LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comes on and
stays on, it means you're low on engine coolant.

6-30
Radiator Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure
-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrow on the cap
lines up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
The radiator pressure cap is located in the front of the
engine compartment on the passenger's side of the
vehicle near the diagonal cross brace. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the
rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger's side.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for reservoir location.

6-32
The windshield washer
fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment on
the passenger's side of the
vehicle near the diagonal
cross brace.
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID. Add washer
fluid until the tank is full.
NOTICE:

When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for
adding water.

Don't mix water with ready
-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn't clean as well as washer fluid.

Fill your washer fluid tank only
three
-quarters full when it's very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.

Don't use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.