engine oil SATURN ASTRA 2009 Owner's Manual

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See “Fluids and Lubricants” in
the index of the “Limited Warranty, Maintenance and Owner Assistance Information” manual.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Cooling System Automatic Transmission 6.2 qt 5.9 L
Manual Transmission 7.3 qt 6.9 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.8 qt 4.5 L
Fuel Tank 11.9 gal 45.0 L
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Service and
Maintenance
Service and Maintenance
Introduction.......................11-1
Maintenance
Requirements..................11-1
Your Vehicle and the
Environment....................11-2
Using the Maintenance
Schedule.........................11-2
Scheduled Maintenance. . . .11-3
Additional Required
Services..........................11-6
Maintenance Footnotes.....11-8
Owner Checks and
Services..........................11-9
At Each Fuel Fill...............11-9
At Least Once a Month. . .11-10
At Least Once a Year.....11-10
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants...............11-12
Maintenance
Replacement Parts........11-14
Engine Drive Belt
Routing..........................11-15
Maintenance Record........11-16
Service and
Maintenance
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at
the proper level and change as
recommended.
Maintenance
Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals,
checks, inspections, replacement
parts, and recommended uids
and lubricants as prescribed
in this manual are necessary to
keep this vehicle in good working
condition. Any damage caused
by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
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{CAUTION
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous.
In trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you
have the required know-how and
the proper tools and equipment
for the job. If you have any doubt,
see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualied technician do the work.
SeeDoing Your Own Service
Work on page 9-4.
Some maintenance services can be
complex. So, unless you are
technically qualied and have the
necessary equipment, have
your dealer/retailer do these jobs.
When you go to your dealer/retailer
for service, trained and supported
service technicians will perform
the work using genuine parts.To purchase service information,
seeService Publications Ordering
Information on page 12-15.
Owner Checks and Services on
page 11-9tells what should
be checked, when to check it, and
what can easily be done to help
keep the vehicle in good condition.
The proper replacement parts,
uids, and lubricants to use
are listed inRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11-12
andMaintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11-14. When
the vehicle is serviced, make sure
these are used. All parts should
be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone
else drives the vehicle. We
recommend the use of genuine
parts from your dealer/retailer.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the letters InSP appear in
the odometer display, service
is required for the vehicle. Have the
vehicle serviced as soon as
possible within the mileage indicated
on the display. The engine oil and
lter must be changed at least once
a year and at this time the system
must be reset. Your dealer/retailer
has trained service technicians
who will perform this work using
genuine parts and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is
ever reset accidentally, service
the vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since the last service.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 9-9for information on the oil
life system and resetting the system.
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When InSP appears, certain
services, checks, and inspections
are required. Required services
are described in the following
for “MaintenanceI” and
“Maintenance II.” Generally, it is
recommended that the rst service
be Maintenance I, the second
service be Maintenance II, and then
alternate Maintenance Iand Maintenance
IIthereafter. However,
in some cases, Maintenance II
might be required more often.
Maintenance I—Use
Maintenance Iif InSP displays
within 10 months since the vehicle
was purchased or Maintenance II
was performed. Maintenance
II—Use
Maintenance IIif the previous
service performed was
Maintenance I. Always use
Maintenance IIwhenever the letters
InSP display 10 months or more
since the last service or if InSP has
not come on at all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and lter. See Engine Oil on page 9-7. Reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 9-9 .An Emission Control Service. ••
Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (a). ••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9-11 .See footnote (b). •
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 9-52 and “Tire Wear Inspection” in At Least Once a Month
on page 11-10. ••
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Maintenance Footnotes
(a)A fluid loss in any vehicle system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired
and the fluid level checked. Add fluid
if needed.
(b)If driving regularly under dusty
conditions or in high-polluted
regions, replace the filter at each
engine oil change.
(c)Inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc
brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other
brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(d)Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear. Inspect power steering cables
for proper hook-up, binding, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect power steering
hydraulic lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.(e)Inspect hoses and have them
replaced if they are cracked,
swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace
with genuine parts as needed.
To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap and cleaning
the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(f)Inspect wiper blades for wear,
cracking, or contamination.
Clean the windshield and wiper
blades, if contaminated. Replace
wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement on page 9-21
and “Windshield and Wiper Blades”
in Exterior Cleaning on page 9-76.
(g)Make sure the safety belt
reminder light and safety belt
assemblies are working properly.
Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might keep
a safety belt system from doingits job, have it repaired. Have any
torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also see Airbag System Check
on page 1-37.
(h)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
door hinges and latches, hood
hinges and latches, and trunk lid
hinges and latches. More frequent
lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone
grease on weatherstrips with a clean
cloth will make them last longer,
seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(i)Change automatic transmission
fluid if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police,
or delivery service.
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(j)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 9-16
for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(k)Inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace
belt if necessary.
(l)Drain, flush, and refill brake/clutch
hydraulic system at a regular service
interval (IorII) every two years.
This service can be complex; you
should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service. See Brakes
on page 9-22.
(m)This service can be complex;
you should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service.Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specied to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and
emission control performance.
Your dealer/retailer can assist with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever any
uids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check
the engine oil regularly and
keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil
at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Check the engine oil level and
add the proper oil if necessary.
SeeEngine Oil on page 9-7.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL®coolant
mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 9-16.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid
level in the windshield washer
uid reservoir and add the proper
uid if necessary.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct
pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 9-47. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 9-61.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for
high mileage highway drivers prior to
the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the
tires. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 9-52.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 8-10.
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 vehicle should
start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System Check
{CAUTION
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 8-10.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition to ON/RUN, but do not
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), contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certied for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
see
Engine Oil on page 9-7 .
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 9-16 .
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860,
in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake uid.
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88901975,
in Canada 88901976).
Automatic Transmission Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925,
in Canada 22689186).
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
PartPart Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 9117557—
Engine Oil Filter 93185674—
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Pollen Filter 13175553—
Carbon Filter 13175554—
Spark Plugs 93176801—
Wiper Blades Front Wiper Kit 93187384—
Rear Wiper 93189239—
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Customer Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government................12-14
Roadside Assistance
Program.......................12-6
Service Publications
Ordering Information.....12-15
D
Defensive Driving.................8-16
Delayed Headlamps............... 5-2
Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 9-4
Dome Lamps ........................ 5-3
Door
Ajar Light........................4-23
Locks............................... 2-5
Power Door Locks.............. 2-6
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-6
Driver Information
Center (DIC)....................4-25
DIC Operation and
Displays...............4-26, 4-32
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................4-36Driving
At Night..........................8-23
Before a Long Trip............8-25
Defensive........................8-16
Drunken..........................8-16
Highway Hypnosis............8-25
Hill and Mountain Roads....8-26
In Rain and on Wet
Roads.........................8-24
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ....................8-29
Winter.............................8-27
Winter Mode Light............4-22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy.........................8-15
E
EDR .................................12-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment............9-34
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-35
Fuses.............................9-35
Headlamp Wiring..............9-34
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block...........................9-37Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............9-11
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................4-18
Coolant...........................9-16
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light...............4-18
Drive Belt Routing...........11-15
Engine Compartment
Overview....................... 9-6
Exhaust...........................8-14
Oil ................................... 9-7
Oil Life System.................. 9-9
Overheating.....................9-18
Starting............................. 8-3
Engine Heater....................... 8-5
Entry Lighting........................ 5-3
Event Data Recorders.........12-16
Extender, Safety Belt............1-22
Exterior Lamps...................... 5-1
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder........................4-23
INDEX i-3
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