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1981 PONTIAC LEMANS
4.3L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1981 Pontiac LeMans 4.3L V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
ethylene glycol 50/50
Spec: GM 1052753
Capacity
18qt
17.03 L
Drain & Refill
15 qt
14.19 L
Change Interval
24,000 mi
38,616 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

Use supplemental coolant additive (SCA) for diesel cooling system protection. DO NOT use Dexcool in this vintage diesel.

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