Cooling System

1985 Pontiac Grand AM V6-181 3.0LSECTION Cooling System
MAKE, YEAR & MODEL LITERS QUARTS

PONTIAC LE MANS, GRAND AM, 6000

1992 Grand Am 10.0 10.5
1992-88 LeMans 7.5 8.0
1991 Grand AM:
4-cyl. 2.3L ex. H.O 2.5L 10.0 10.5
4-cyl. 2.3L H.O. 10.5 11.0
1991-90 6000: 4-cyl 9.0, 12.5* 9.5, 13.0*
V6 11.5 12.5
1990 Grand AM:
4-cyl. 2.3L ex. H.O 7.0 7.5
4-cyl. 2.3L H.O 2.5L 7.5 8.0
1989-87 6000: 4-cyl 9.0 9.5
V6 12.0 12.5
1989-85 Grand AM 4-cyl. & V6 7.5 8.0
6000: 4-cyl 9.0 9.5
V6 ex. MFI 11.0 11.5
V6 W/MFI & Diesel 12.0 12.5
1984 V6 2.8L (173)(Z) 11.5 12.0
1984-83 4-cyl. 2.5L (151) 9.0 9.5
V6 2.8L (173)
ex. 1984 Code Z 10.5, 11.0* 11.0, 11.5*
V6 4.3L (262) Diesel 12.5, 13.0* 13.0, 14.0*

* Indicates with air conditioning
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.