Maintenance / 2001 Automatic 4-speed · 6 cyl · 3.8 L

Engine coolant

Check the reservoir level with the engine cold and investigate repeated coolant loss. Coolant type and replacement procedure matter as much as capacity.

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Interval150,000 mi or 60 months, whichever first; preserve the specified inspections.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Coolant

Coolant specification: DEX-COOL mixed 50/50 with clean water Verified
Engine coolant capacity: 10 US qt VerifiedApproximate total system capacity; the amount drained during routine service can differ.

Zerex DEX-COOL 50/50 Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant

DEX-COOL 50/50 premixed coolant · One US gallon contains 3.785 L of ready-to-use 50/50 coolant; do not add water to the premix. GM lists a 9.5-L total system capacity: three gallons provide 11.36 L. A routine drain may require less because fluid remains in the system. Follow GM’s filling procedure and verify the final concentration after flushing. The owner manual calls for no extra coolant inhibitors or additives. Remove the radiator pressure cap only when the engine and radiator are cold.

Part number: ZXELRU1 · 1 US gallon (3.785 L)

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Cooling-system precautions: Never open a hot pressurized cooling system. A total-system capacity is not necessarily the amount that drains during a routine change; follow the engine-specific bleeding procedure.