Owner checks and services, At each fuel fill, Owner checks and – Saturn 2009 ASTRA User Manual
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(j) Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 9-16
for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(k) Inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace
belt if necessary.
(l) Drain, flush, and refill brake/clutch
hydraulic system at a regular service
interval (
I
or
II
) every two years.
This service can be complex; you
should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service. See Brakes
on page 9-22.
(m) This service can be complex;
you should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service.
Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specified to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and
emission control performance.
Your dealer/retailer can assist with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever any
fluids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice: It is important to check
the engine oil regularly and
keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil
at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Check the engine oil level and
add the proper oil if necessary.
See Engine Oil on page 9-7.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL
®
coolant
mixture if necessary. See Engine
Coolant on page 9-16.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid
level in the windshield washer
fluid reservoir and add the proper
fluid if necessary.
Service and Maintenance
11-9