air filter Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000 Owner's Manuals

Table of Contents (cont'd)
Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care
Section
7
Section
6
Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance InspectionsRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records
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Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
GM Oil Life System™
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
Brakes
Bulb ReplacementWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Comfort Controls
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if
you keep your windows closed while using it.Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want. To turn
the fan off, turn the knob to OFF. The fan must be on to
run the air conditioning compressor.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned
to the highest setting, regardless of the mode setting, your
passenger compartment air filter (if equipped) may need to
be replaced. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº and ªPassenger
Compartment Air Filterº in the Index.
Temperature Knob
The right knob changes the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn this knob clockwise
(toward red) for warmer air. Turn it counterclockwise
(toward blue) for cooler air.
Mode Push Buttons
The upper row of push buttons control the direction of
airflow. Each button has an indicator which will glow
when the button is pressed.
UPPER: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.

3-7 Manual Control of the Automatic System
If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle, set the system to the
temperature and fan speed you want. Next, push the mode
button to select your desired airflow direction. The system
will try to maintain the temperature you set using the
mode you select. The following suggestions will help the
system run more efficiently in manual mode.
Fan Button
: The button below the display is used to manually
select the force of air you want. The display will show
the fan speed. Fan control is no longer automatic, but
the system remains in auto temperature control.
If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is
turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode
setting, your passenger compartment air filter (if
equipped) may need to be replaced. See ªMaintenance
Scheduleº in the Index.
A/C Button
Press the A/C button to turn the compressor on and off.
AUTO will then be extinguished, but system will
maintain auto air delivery and auto blower.Econ Button
If your vehicle is equipped
with this button, you can
turn the compressor on
and off.
Press the ECON button to turn the compressor on
and off. The indicator light is illuminated when the
compressor is off. AUTO will be not be illuminated, but
the system will maintain automatic air delivery and
blower control. The system will attempt to control the
temperature without the help of the compressor.

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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.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-19 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)
6
-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-23 Engine Coolant
6
-26 Cooling System Pressure Cap
6
-27 Power Steering Fluid
6
-28 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-29 Brakes
6
-33 Battery6
-33 Bulb Replacement
6
-41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-42 Tires
6
-49 Appearance Care
6
-50 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-52 Care of Safety Belts
6
-53 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-55 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-56 Finish Damage
6
-57 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-58 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-58 Service Parts Identification Label
6
-58 Electrical System
6
-66 Replacement Bulbs
6
-66 Capacities and Specifications
6
-67 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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When you open the hood of the 3.5L V6 engine, you'll see:
A. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
B. California Emissions Fuse
Block (If Equipped)
C. BatteryD. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap
H. Engine Oil DipstickI. Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Fluid Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
To check or replace the air cleaner/filter:
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the bolt on the air duct
clamp from the throttle body.
2. Remove the air duct from the throttle body.
3. Unhook the two hold down clips located on the air
box cover.
4. Lift the air box cover and air duct assembly away
from the air box, toward the engine.

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5. Hold the air box cover and air duct assembly up in
position while removing the air filter element from
the air box.
6. To install the air cleaner/filter, reverse the steps.Be sure the tabs on the cover are inserted into the
air box slots.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.

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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.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)
The passenger compartment air filter is located
underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper
arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle (underneath
the air inlet grille).
The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the
module. Like your engine's air cleaner/filter, it may
need to be changed periodically. For information on how
often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see
ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.

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To change the passenger compartment air filter, use the
following steps:
1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are
in the up position.
2. Raise the hood.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer pump hose from
the fender rail and air inlet grille.
4. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side
of the vehicle (peel back halfway to center).
5. Remove the air inlet grille retainers.
6. Remove the air inlet grille.
7. Remove the air deflector grille in the compartment.
8. Remove the passenger compartment air filter.
9. Then reverse the steps to install the new air filter.Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90F (32C) or higher.

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

When doing frequent trailer towing.

Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter at
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at the dealership service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.

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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner FilterAC1096C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air Filter10406026 . . . .
Battery19000678 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter25177917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV ValveAC Type CV892C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System Pressure Cap10296465 . . . . . . . . .
Spark PlugsType PTR5C
-13/12556183 . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.050 inches (.127 cm)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Length 22 inches (56 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 109.0 inches (270 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread Width 61.5 inches (156 cm). . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread Width 61.5 inches (156 cm). . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 195.9 inches (498 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 73.8 inches (187 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 56.4 inches (143 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .