20 Most Recent 2001 Pontiac Aztek - Page 7 Questions & Answers

4.5 quarts

The 3.4L engine has special pistons that are designed to expand as the engine heats up. When the engine is cold, the pistons make a knocking sound that resembles lifter noise or piston slap. As long as the noise goes away after the engine warms up, don't sweat it; this is normal.

Did u "burp" system...leave cap off and let run f Until thermostat opens and cycles..

dont know what diagnostics they have done but that is certainly a possibility. Car would normally , but not always, not run well/idle rough also before overheating started. If gasket is blown internally your oil will probably look milk coffee coloured instead of dark brown. Another possibility is a faulty thermostat, but their diagnostics may have ruled that out.

then switch has to be bad

99% positive it is something with the back brakes.

Go to Autozone and they will scan for free and tell you why that light is on.

under the hood there should be a place to put oil transmission brake and power steering it should be below the brake fluid container, it has its own lid that should say power steering

Your BCM Body Control Module is not working right. Is the security/service vehicle soon light on. It controls radio, ac, lights, windows and keyless entry system. Hope this helps it helped for my 02 Buick Rendezvous. I went to my local salvage yard and removed the BCM and radio because if you install a new BCM the radio will be locked so grab the radio while you're there and it should work like a charm good luck.

You will need to disconnect the steering shaft from the rack on the engine side of the firewall, make sure the wheels are pointed straight ahead to make it easier for replacement. You will need to disable the air bag system and make sure the column is locked before taking anything loose, too many revolutions of the steering wheel will ruin the clock spring. Take the lower trim off from under the dash and unbolt the column. Remove any electrical connectors and the shift linkage and shifter/ brake interlock. That should about do it.

usually in front of the center column located under the dash and bolted to the firewall

Looking at a repalcement crank sensor online it appears to be held in place by single bolt; probabaly a 10 mm hex head bolt. The sensor uses an o-ring so you will have to pry the sensor out after removing the bolt. When installing the new sensor, spray the new o-ring with silicone spray so it will slip into palce more easily. (You could use silicone gease as well.)

make sure nothing is under gas pedal, turn ign to run and within 5 seconds fully push and release pedal 3 times then wait with foot off of pedal for about 10 sec

all steps, even what tools to buy? etc>? or just the FSM book steps. here they are, 98 Buick 3.8 it asks VIN 1 or Vin K car, (vin codes or engine sub type.) 5 steps for K engine 14 for 1 ill post the longer.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the A/C compressor splash shield. The shield is retained by six 10mm bolts and four 7mm bolts.
3. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
4. Remove the supercharger drive belt and the accessory drive belt.
5. Unbolt the ignition coil pack and position it out of the way.
6. Unfasten 15mm bolt, then remove the supercharger belt tensioner.
7. Install a suitable engine support fixture. Raise the engine slightly for access to the engine mount.
8. Remove the five 15mm bolts, then remove the engine mount.
9. Unfasten the two 13mm bolts, then remove the power steering pump.
10. Remove the engine mount bracket by removing the two 15mm nuts and studs, and one 19mm nut and stud.
11. Remove the idler pulley.
12. Unfasten the four 18mm bolts, then remove the water pump pulley.
13. Remove the four 3/8 in. bolts and four 1/2 in. bolts, then remove the water pump from the engine.
14. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

with out eyes on engine, or VIN. cant help much.