PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1994 Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule
Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer. (With some models, you should never tow a trailer. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.)
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
TO BE SERVICED
(See “Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Services” following
Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil & Filter Change”
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Tire & Wheel Rotation &
Inspection
4. Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection*
5. Cooling System Service* 1
I MILES (000)
(whichever occurs first) I
Every 3,000 mi. (5000 km) or
3 months I I I
Every other oil change I 0
At 6,000 mi. ( 10 000 km) and
every 15
000 mi. (25 000 km) 0
or as necessary
Every
30.000 mi. (50 000 km)
or 24 months
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65 70 75 80
The services shown in this schedule up to 48,000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after
I 48.000 miles at the same intervals.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1
II I
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply.
TO BE SERVICED
(See “Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first)
-
1. Engine Oil & Filter Change*
At
7,500 mi. (12 500 km) and then every 3. Tire & Wheel Rotation & Inspection Every
7,500 mi. (12 500 km)
or 12 months 2. Chassis Lubrication
At first and then every other oil change
Oil Filter Change” Every
7,500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 months
15,000 mi. (25 000 km) or as
necessary
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
Every
30,000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 months 5. Cooling System Service* Every
30,000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 months
MILES (000)
KILOMETERS (000)
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TO BE SERVICED
Scheduled Maintenance (See “Explanation
of
MILES (000)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Services” following
Miles
(kilometers) or Months
Schedules
I and 11) (whichever occurs first) KILOMETERS (000)
Item No.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 6. Transaxle Service
75 62.5 50 37.5 25
12.5
Services” following Schedules
I and I1
7. Spark Plug Replacement”
9. Supercharger Oil Check
a 8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
a
a
Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) 11. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*$
0 Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) 10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
a Every 30,000 mi. (50 000 km) or 36 months
Every
30,000 mi. (50 000 km)
The
services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45,000 miles at the same
intervals.
* An Emission Control Service.
f The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify thj emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record”.
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Maintenance Schedule
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Following are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule
11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D.
Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts
should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SH or SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils
of proper viscosity. The “SH” or
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,” or “SH, SG, CD,” “SG/CD,”
etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30), see “Engine
Oil”
in the Index.
2. Chassis Lubrication -- Lubricate suspension and steering
linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, and parking
brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage.
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- For proper
wear and maximum tire
life, rotate your tires following the
instructions in this manual. See “Tires, Inspection &
Rotation” in the Index. Check the tires for uneven wear or
damage. If
you see irregular or premature wear, check the
wheel alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* -- Inspect
the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension.
Replace as needed. (Belts can have many small cracks
in
individual ribs without affecting performance.)
5. Cooling System Service* -- Drain, flush and refill the
system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming
to GM Specification 1825M. Keep coolant at the proper
mixture as specified. See “Coolant”
in the Index. This
provides proper freeze and boil protection, corrosion inhibitor level and maintains proper engine operating
temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace
if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash
the pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure
test of both the cooling system and the pressure cap.
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6. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter every
15,000 miles (25
000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32 “C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing. (With some
models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See “Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index.)
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every 100,000
miles (166
000 km).
7. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement Parts’’
in the Index.
8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection”? -- Inspect for burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the coils and
at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed.
9. Supercharger Oil Check -- Check oil every 30,000 miles
(50
000 km) or 36 months. Add the proper synthetic oil.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ and
“Supercharger Oil”
in the Index. (Engine must be cold
before checking oil level. Oil is pressurized when hot and
will blow out of bearing case).
1 O.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles (50
000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving conditions.
11. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection”? -- Inspect fuel
tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and injection
assembly) for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
an even filler neck imprint
or any damage. Replace parts as
needed. Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is
not
required.
* An Emission Control Service.
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record”.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and
Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be
performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure
they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or
a service station attendant to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant
Level
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level
WHAT TO DO
Check the engine oil level and add the
proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine
Oil”
in the Index for further details.
Check the engine coolant level and add
the proper coolant mix if necessary. See
“.Coolant” in the Index for further
details.
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See
“Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details.
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it Least Once a Month
SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are
Tire-Loading Information label located
inflated to
the pressures specified
on the
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should
be done every
50 hours of tape play. See
“Audio Systems”
in the Index for
further details.
it Least Once a Year
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Key Lock
Cylinders
Body Lubrication
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
the lubricant specified in Section
D. I
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console
door and any folding seat hardware.
Section
D tells you what to use.
CHECK OR
SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Starter Switch
1. Before you
start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake” in the Index if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to
turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
“P’
(Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter
works
in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
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CHECK OR SERVICE
Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock
--
BTSI (Automatic
hnsaxle)
WHAT TO DO
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see
“Parking Brake” in the Index if
necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to
the “Run” position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of
“P” (Park) with normal
effort. If the shift lever moves out of
“P’ (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Steering Column
Lock
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the key to “LOCK”
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to “LOCK”
only when the shift lever is in
“P’
(Park).
The key should come out only in
“LOCK.”
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CHECK OR
SERVICE
Parking Brake and
4utomatic
I‘ransaxle
“P”
:Park) Mechanism
Check
L
WHAT TO DO I
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the
engine running and transaxle in
“N”
(Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from
the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s
holding ability: Shift to
“Py (Park).
Then release all brakes.
CHECK OR
Underbody
Flushing
WHAT TO DO
At least every spring, use plain water
to flush any corrosive materials from
the underbody. Take care
to clean
thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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