air filter PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1993 Owners Manual

Service & Appearance Care
What to Do with Used Oil
A
Used engine oil contains
things that have caused skin
cancer in laboratory animals. 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.
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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 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
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to replace the air filter.
See the
Index under Scheduled
Maintenance Sewices
.
CAUTION
A
Operating the engine with the
air cleaner 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 off.
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2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Air
Filter Replacement
1. Unsnap the clip on the housing cover
and
pull the cover back.
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter
and replace the cover tightly.
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Service & Appearance Care
Air Cleaner (CONI)
3300 V6: Air Filter Replacement
1. Unscrew the two wing nuts, then
slide
the cover forward and up.
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2. Remove the air cleaner.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter
and replace the cover.
Automatic Tmnsax/e Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transaxle fluid level is when the engine
oil is changed. Refer
to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See the
Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a 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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Normal Maintenance Replacement ?bts
Air Cleaner Element
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ....... AC Type A-ll72C
3300 V6
....................... AC Type A-974C
Engine Oil Filter
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ....... AC Type PF-1225
3300 V6
....................... AC Type PF-47
3300 V6
..................... AC Type CV-899C
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ........ AC Type .FR3LSK*
Gap: 0.035 inch (389
mm)
Gap: 0.035 inch (A89 mm)
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
2.3L Quad High Output. .......... AC Type *FR2LSK*
3300 V6 ....................... AC Type 41-600
*These spark plugs are made with special thread plating and spark plug boot release agents that may help prevent
damage to your aluminum cylinder head and spark plug wiring.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule
I apply.
*An Emission Control Sewice.
fi The US. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to per$orm this
maintenance item
will not nullifL the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle usefil life. General
Motors, however, urges that
all recommended
maintenance services be per$ormed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
TO BE SERVICED
See &planation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services following Schedules I and II.
ITEM
No'
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
2 I Chassis Lubrication 1 Every 7,500 Miles (E 500 km) or 12 Months.
Tire and Wheel Rotation
& Inspection At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) and then every l5,000
Miles (25 000 km) or as necessary.
6 I Cooling System Service* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) or 24 Months.
8 I Spark Plug Replacement * I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
10 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 lan).
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving 11 oils of proper viscosity.
The “SG” designation may be shown alone or
in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD” or
“SF, SG, CC,” etc. If you have the
2.3L Quad OHC or a Quad
4 engine, the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is
SAE 5W-30.
However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to
be
0°F (-18°C) or above. If you have the 3300 V6
engine, the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine is
SAE 1OW-30. However, you can use SAE
5W-30 if it’s going to be 60°F (16°C) or below. these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code,
see the
Index under Engine Identijication.
ITEM
NO.
2
3
4
SERVICE
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension, steering linkage and fuel filler
door and striker plunger.
Throttle
Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6
Code N engine)*-Check the torque of the
mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under llres, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels
also.
* An Emission Control Service.
i? The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe@orm this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sem’ces be
peflormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*-
Inspect the belt. for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace
as needed.
6 Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See the
Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Clean the outside of the
surge
tank and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test
of both the cooling system and the
surge
tank pressure cap.
doesn’t require changing.
7 Transaxle Service-For a manual transaxle, fluid
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
For an automatic transaxle, change both the fluid
and filter every
15,000 miles (25 OOO krn) 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
(32OC) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing. With some
models, you shouldn’t even tow a trailer. See the
Index under Towing a Trailer.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change both the fluid and filter
every 100,000 miles
(160 000 km).
Spark Plug Replacement *-Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See the
Index under
Replacement Parts.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection (3300 V6 Code N
engine)**-Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot fit at the coils and at the
spark plugs, Replace wires as needed.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection* b-
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not
required.
*An Emission Control Service,
-& ne US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe$orrn this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or\

limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all re\
commended maintenance services be
perjiormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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