4.3L V8RWDAUTOMATICdiesel
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1981 Pontiac Bonneville 4.3L V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
Ethylene glycol 50/50 green
Spec: GM 1899-M
Capacity
18qt
17.03 L
Drain & Refill
16 qt
15.14 L
Change Interval
24,000 mi
38,616 km

Notes

Total capacity includes heater core and recovery tank. Block and radiator drain for service. Use supplemental coolant additive for diesel.

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