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5. Start the engine.
6. With the engine idling, top off the
coolant through the radiator
pressure cap opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the
coolant to settle and top off, if
the level drops.
7. Once the system is full, put the
radiator pressure cap back on
by turning clockwise.
8. Turn off the ignition.
9. Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and fill it until the
level is at the top of the dipstick.
Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid Level
Power steering fluid is used in
all vehicles.
Check the level after the vehicle has
been driven for at least twenty
minutes so the fluid is warm.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
To check the power steering fluid,
do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the
engine compartment cool down.
2. The power steering fluid reservoir
is located on the driver side
toward the front of the engine
compartment. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 9-6.
3. Wipe the cap and the top of the
reservoir clean.
V6 Engine
Vehicle Service and Care 9-21
2008 - Pontiac G8 Owner Manual