oil filter PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1998 Owners Manual

As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your
vehicle. However,
you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going
to be colder
than 60 "F (1 6" C) before your next oil
change. When it's very cold, you should use SAE
5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity,
or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils,
such as
SAE 20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage
not covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29"C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting
and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to
advise if you
think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity
maintenance schedule:
0
0
0
0
0
Most tsips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 lun).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most
trips include extensive idling (such as fiequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
The vehicle
is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle,
then you need to change your oil and filter
every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs
first.
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If none of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your
skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and
water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and
disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from
the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for
help.
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner and filter are on the driver’s side of the
engine compartment.
1. Remove the screws on the air cleaner housing cover.
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How to Check and Add Oil
Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the
engine
to cool two to three hours after running.
If you remove the supercharger oil €ill plug while
the engine
is hot, pressure may cause hot oil to
blow out
of the oil fill hole. You may be burned.
Do not remove the plug until the engine cools.
1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug before
2. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch
3. The oil level is correct when it just reaches the
bottom of the threads of the inspection hole.
4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.
Torque to
88 lb-in (10 N-m).
removing it.
Allen wrench.
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:
0 In heavy city traflic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 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, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have
this done at your Pontiac 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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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and m\
etric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ........... 6 quarts (6.1 L)
Complete Overhaul .................. 11 quarts (10.4 L)
Cooling System ........................ 13 quarts (12.3 L)
When draining or replacing torque converter; more fluid may be needed.
Cooling System ................ ........ 13 quarts (12.3 L)
Engine Crankcase ................... 4.5 quarts (4.3L)
Fuel Tank ............................ 18 gallons (68 L)
Tire Pressures .... >.. . See Ere-Loading Information label on the driver’s dool:
Wheel Nut Torque ......... . 100 lb-ft 140 N-m
R-134a Air Conditioning .... . See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
Oil
change with filter change
.......
.......
.......
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be
sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure,
ask your dealer.
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Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code . . ................... K
Type ............ ~ ................ V6
Displacement
.................... 3.8 Liters
Horsepower
...................... .205-hp
Firing Order
...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
3800 Series I1 Engine (L36)
Thermostat Temperature ........... 195°F (91°C)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement
Parts
Engine Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
Transaxle Filter
............ GM Part No. 865 1909
Spark Plugs
................. AC Type 41-921
Air Cleaner Filter
............. AC Type A-1096C
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
npe
.................
Length .................
.............. Pin
. . 22 inches (56 cm)
3800 Series I1 Supercharged Engine (L67) Vehicle Dimensions
VIN Engine Code 1 .............. Wheelbase 110.8 inches (28 1.4 cm)
Tread Width ...........................
5pe .............. .................. V6
Front ........... . . 60.4 inches (153.4 cm)
Displacement
........................ 3.8 Liters
Horsepower
........................ .240-hp
Thermostat Temperature
........... 195°F (91°C)
Firing Order ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Rear
................... 60.3 inches (1 53.2 cm)
Length
................. 201.9 inches (512.8 cm)
Width
................... 74.6 inches (189.5 cm)
Height
................... 55.7 inches (141.5 cm)
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short TripKity Definition I
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 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).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
your vehicle.
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 soonex
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Supercharger Oil Check (or every
36 months,
whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code 1 engine only).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service
(severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or
every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Long TripMighway Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads, Use the Short TripKity schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a filly warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine
oil to break
down slower:
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I Long TripMighway. 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 OOO km): Supercharger Oil
Check (or every
36 months, whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code 1 engine only). Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 OOO km): Automatic Transaxle
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs fist).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.

1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist).
An Emission Control Service.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist).
An Emission Control Service.
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and fiter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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I DATE I
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DATE I
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist).
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
An Emission Control Service.
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote-f..)
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
I DATE I
I DATE I
MILEAGE
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICED BY I
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DATE I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). MILEAGE An Emission Control Service.
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