I asked this question of a local radiator shop a year or so ago. Their answer was to use
fluid of the same color that's in the radiator now. Or, in my case, the car is a '96 and has probably had many coolant changes in those years. They said use whatever is on sale.
I guess that if you can match the color, fine. If not, buy what's on sale.
whaT KIND OF COOLANT DO I PUT IN MY 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Generally, the GM model vehicles, or is this case, the sunfire, use a specific kind of coolant called DEX-cool extended life engine coolant. It is orange-ish in color and most of the time GM specific. i have a 01 sunfire, 2.2 liter myself, and on my car frame, i have a sticker that says "Use only DEX-cool engine coolant....". Hope this helps!
R134a
Drums and shoes.
Drum.
5w30 weight.
Dexron III ATF.
DOT 3
A two-main bearing 4 bolt.
Dexcool
Go to an auto parts store and ask them.
standard powewr steering fluid.
DEX-cool is a coolant made specifically for Pontiac Grand Ams. It has certain amounts of lubricant and detergents made just for this engine.