Coolant

for 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix 4.3L V8 · RWD

Fluid Type

ethylene glycol 50/50 green

Spec: GM 1052753 or equivalent

Capacity

19qt

17.97 L

Drain & Refill

19 qt

17.97 L

Change Interval

24,000 mi

38,616 km

Data quality

Book-style estimate

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Notes

Total cooling system capacity including heater core. Diesel engines typically have larger cooling system capacity. Use traditional green coolant for 1981.

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

Automatic Transmission

10 qt

Washer Fluid

2.5 qt

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