air filter PONTIAC VIBE 2003 Owners Manual

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel
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-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries
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-6 Filling Your Tank
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-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-10 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-14 Engine Oil
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-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-22 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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-24 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-28 Manual Transaxle Fluid
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-29 Hydraulic Clutch
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-30 All-Wheel Drive (Option)
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-31 Engine Coolant
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-34 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-34 Power Steering Fluid6
-36 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-37 Brakes
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-41 Battery
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-42 Bulb Replacement
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-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-50 Tires
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-61 Appearance Care
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-61 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-64 Care of Safety Belts
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-65 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-70 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-71 Electrical System
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-76 Replacement Bulbs
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-76 Capacities and Specifications
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-78 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-12 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood of the 1.8 L (Code 8) engine, you'll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
C. Radiator Pressure Cap
D. Engine Oil DipstickE. Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap
G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Dipstick (If Equipped)H. Brake/Hydraulic Clutch
Fluid Reservoir
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
J. Battery
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block

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When you open the hood of the 1.8 L (Code L) H.O. DOHC engine, you'll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
C. Radiator Pressure Cap
D. Engine Oil DipstickE. Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap
G. Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Dipstick (If Equipped)H. Brake/Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
Reservoir
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
J. Battery
K. Engine Compartment Fuse Block

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See
ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.To check or replace the filter, do the following:1. Release the two clips that hold the cover down.
2. Lift the cover off.
3. Pull out the engine air cleaner/filter.
4. Install a new engine air cleaner/filter, if needed.
5. Reinstall the cover.

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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause
a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place when you're
driving.

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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment air filter. The filter removes certain
contaminants from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more
quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be
replaced early. An air filter is available through your
dealer. For how often to change the air filter, see
ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.
The access panel for the air filter is behind the glove
box. To replace the filter, follow these steps:
1. Lower the glove box door and remove the screw on
the right side of the glovebox with a tool. Slide the
arm of the glovebox off.
2. Push each side of the glovebox in and pull
toward you.

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3. Lift the snaps on the filter cover to remove the cover.4. Remove the air filter.
5. Reverse the steps to install the new air filter.
Once you remove the old air filter, if you choose not to
replace it, it will not damage your vehicle. However, the
air will no longer be filtered.

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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter GM Part No. 88969107. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil
Filter (Code 8) GM Part No. 88971573. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil
Filter (Code L) GM Part No. 88969580. . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part No. 88970273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV Valve
(Code 8 base model) GM Part No. 94859406. . . . . .
PCV Valve
(Code 8 AWD Model) GM Part No. 94859404. . . . .
PCV Valve (Code L) GM Part No. 88969512. . . . . . . Spark Plugs
1.8L Engine (Code 8) DENSO SK16R11,. . . . . . . .
NGK IFR5A11 or
GM Part No. 94859448
Gap: 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
1.8L Engine (Code L) DENSO SK20R11,. . . . . . . .
NGK IFR6A11 or
GM Part No. 88969637
Gap: 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
*Your engine is fitted with iridium
-tipped spark plugs.
Use only iridium
-tipped spark plugs for better engine
performance.

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures are
below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.

If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in
dusty conditions.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Transfer Case
Fluid Change (when trailer towing). Rear Differential
Fluid Change (when trailer towing).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and
Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Automatic Transaxle Check. Manual
Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only)
(or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first).

Scheduled Maintenance
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap, Cap Gasket and
Lines Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Automatic Transaxle Fluid Check.
Manual Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions
only) (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first).
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Automatic
Transaxle Fluid Change (severe conditions only).
Valve Clearance Inspection, adjust if necessary
(or every 48 months, whichever occurs first).
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (or 48 Months,
Whichever Occurs First)
-- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (or 12 Months,
Whichever Occurs First): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Spark Plug
Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.