Why is the power-steering fluid foaming?
Foamy fluid is an indication of air getting into the system. Step 2: Add power steering fluid if the level is low. Check the owner’s or service manual for the type of fluid before adding anything. Step 3: Find the bleed valve and apply some penetrating oil.
How to flush the radiator in a Pontiac Grand Prix?
Because coolant is extremely toxic to people and pets, you need to very careful with it during the radiator flush. Shut the radiator drain plug and fill the radiator with distilled water. Loosen the plug to drain the water and then, replicate this process of filling and draining until the water runs free of debris into the bucket.
Where is the drain plug on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The drain plug on a Pontiac Grand Prix is usually on the driver’s side bottom of the radiator facing the engine. However, on some models the drain plug is on the front of the radiator. Loosen the drain plug and allow the old coolant to drain completely from the radiator into the bucket. You may need a crescent wrench to loosen the drain plug.
How much coolant do you need for a Pontiac Grand Prix?
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. Start the Pontiac Grand Prix and turn the heating system to high. Allow the car to keep running until the cooling fan turns on twice.
Because coolant is extremely toxic to people and pets, you need to very careful with it during the radiator flush. Shut the radiator drain plug and fill the radiator with distilled water. Loosen the plug to drain the water and then, replicate this process of filling and draining until the water runs free of debris into the bucket.
The drain plug on a Pontiac Grand Prix is usually on the driver’s side bottom of the radiator facing the engine. However, on some models the drain plug is on the front of the radiator. Loosen the drain plug and allow the old coolant to drain completely from the radiator into the bucket. You may need a crescent wrench to loosen the drain plug.
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. Start the Pontiac Grand Prix and turn the heating system to high. Allow the car to keep running until the cooling fan turns on twice.
Where do you Bleed the brake lines on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
It is recommended that you begin bleeding the brakes lines at the wheel farthest from the master brake cylinder and then working your way towards the brake cylinder. On the 1997-2003 Grand Prix, that would be rear passenger wheel first, then the driver side rear wheel, passenger side front wheel and finally the driver side front wheel.