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Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . .
Type .............................................
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firingorder .......................................
Thermostat Temperature Specification . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . .
3.1L V6 Engine
D
V6
3.1 Liters
8.5:
1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195
OF (91OC)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . AC Type A-773C
Engine Oil Filter.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-47
PCVValve
........................................ ACTypeCV-789C
Spark Plugs
, . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type oR43TS
Remote Lock Control Battery (1)
. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR2032
Gap: 0.045 inch
(1.14
mm)
3800 V6 Engine
1
V6
3.8 Liters
9.0:
1
1-6-5-4-3-2
195°F (91 "C)
AC Type A-974C AC Type PF-47
AC Type CV-892C AC Type 41-601
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
CR2032
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Maintenance Schedule I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
An Emission Control Service.
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Elnissiou Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Service.
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Sen)ice.
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
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Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Contrd Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage
(or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
AH
Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Corltro1Servic.e.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. AI? Emissiolz
Contlvl Service. -t-
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Senrice.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed (or every
60 months). A11 Emis,vioz~ Com-ol Serr?c-e.’I
Cl Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system (or every 60 months) (3.1L Code D
engine only). AI? E111issio1z Corzml Scn!ic.c. -1
0 Engine Timing and Distributor Check or
every 60 months) (3.1 L Code D engine only j.
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Service.
more often under dusty conditions.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
12 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Air Cleaner Hoses, Ducts & Valves
Service.
Service.
Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only).
L
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
12 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
c] Replace spark plugs. An Emission ControlSewice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Control Service.
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c
c
1 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
Service.
1 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed (or every
60 months). An Emission Control Service.
0 Air Cleaner Hoses, Ducts & Valves
Inspection
(3.1L Code D engine only).
0 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection (or every
60 months) (3.1L
Code D engine only).
0 Engine Timing and Distributor Check (or
every
60 months) (3.1L Code D engine only).
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1 Maintenance Schedule I1
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (continued)
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Air Cleaner Hoses, Ducts & Valves
Service.
Service.
Inspection (3.1L Code D engine only).
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
12 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
DATE
SERVICED BY. ACTUAL MILEAGE
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515 or
equivalent). GC-LB.
a. Engine
oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
USAGE
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear
Compartment
Liil Hinges
Sliding Door
Track
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 1052349) or equivalent
white grease.
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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