coolant reservoir SATURN VUE 2004 Owners Manual

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
D. Brake/Clutch Cylinder Fluid. SeeBrakes on
page 5-41andHydraulic Clutch on page 5-28.
E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-98.F. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-44.
G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-40.
H. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-28.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are
on properly.
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
B. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
D. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-44.
E. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-98.
F. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-28.
G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-40.
Before closing the hood, be sure all ller caps are
on properly.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop for the
2.2L L4 engine and an orange loop for the 3.5L V6
engine. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for the location of the engine oil dipstick
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this, the
oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
2.2L L4 (L61) Engine
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Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The hydraulic clutch system does not
have its own reservoir. The system receives uid from
the brake master cylinder reservoir. It is lled with
DOT-3 brake uid. SeeBrakes on page 5-41for
more information.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for ve years or 100,000 miles
(166 000 km), whichever occurs rst, 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, seeEngine Overheating on
page 5-31.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 lights 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 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 24 months, whichever occurs rst. Any repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle.
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