engine oil PONTIAC G5 2007 Owner's Guide

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 279. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 282.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 284.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 328and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 381.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (l).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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(h)Change automatic transaxle uid and lter 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.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the uid and lter do not require
changing.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 287 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid if
needed.(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the lter may require replacement more often.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 385.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 279for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to your engine
not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 287for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
Do not forget to check the spare tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 327. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 338.
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 328.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle.
To determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 279.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 287.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual
TransaxleManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your
GM dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberACDelco®Part
Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 21999324 A2956C
Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G
Spark Plugs 12598004 41-103
Passenger’s Compartment Air Filter 52493319 CF125
Windshield Wiper Blade (Hook Type)
Driver’s Side — 22 inches (56 cm) 15243233 —
Passenger’s Side — 17 inches (43 cm) 15243232 —
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Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 241
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 235
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 248
Winter...................................................... 243
E
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 14
Electric Power Management........................ 149
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 362
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 365
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 364
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 363
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 363
Power Windows and Other
Power Options...................................... 363
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 363Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 284
Battery..................................................... 303
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 168
Coolant.................................................... 287
Coolant Heater......................................... 112
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 167
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 388
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 278
Exhaust................................................... 123
Oil ........................................................... 279
Oil Life System........................................ 282
Overheating............................................. 290
Starting.................................................... 110
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ................ 226
Warning Light........................................... 166
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 149
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 403
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 38
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L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 321
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 150
Dome....................................................... 149
Electric Power Management..................... 149
Fog .......................................................... 148
Mirror Reading......................................... 149
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 51
License Plate Lamps................................... 318
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 161
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 166
Brake System Warning............................. 165
Charging System..................................... 164
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 167
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light....................................... 166
Fog Lamp................................................ 172
Highbeam On.......................................... 173Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator................................ 168
Oil Pressure............................................. 171
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 162
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 160
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 160
Security................................................... 172
Up-Shift................................................... 164
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 149
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 249
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................. 96
Delayed Locking........................................ 95
Door.......................................................... 94
Lockout Protection..................................... 97
Power Door............................................... 95
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock....... 96
Rear Door Security Locks.......................... 96
Loss of Control........................................... 232
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9
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O
Odometer.................................................... 159
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 230
Oil
Engine..................................................... 279
Pressure Light.......................................... 171
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 282
Older Children, Restraints............................. 39
Online Owner Center................................... 396
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 127
Other Warning Devices................................ 138
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 155
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 150
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 126
Power Mirrors.......................................... 126
Remote Control Mirror.............................. 125
Owner Checks and Services....................... 380
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 359
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 119
Shifting Out of......................................... 121
Parking
Brake....................................................... 118
Over Things That Burn............................ 122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 162
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 155
Passenger Sensing System........................... 73
Passing....................................................... 230
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 104
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 104
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 150
Door Locks................................................ 95
Electrical System..................................... 363
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 110
Windows.................................................. 101
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........... 96
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