spark plugs replace PONTIAC GRAND-AM 1995 Owners Manual

Engine Specifications
Quad 4 2.3L DOHC
VINEngineCode ................................... D
Type ............................................. L4
Displacement
...................................... 2.3 Liters
Compression Ratio
.................................. 9.5: 1
Firing Order ....................................... 1-3-4-2
Thermostat Temperature
............................. 195 OF (9 1 O C)
3.1L V6
M
V6
3.1 Liters
9.5: 1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91 "C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.3L Quad 4 ....................................... AC Type A- 1233C
3.1L V6
.......................................... AC Type A-1233C
2.3LQuad4
....................................... ACTypePF-1225
Engine Oil Filter
3.1LV6 .......................................... ACTypePF-47
PCV Valve .........................................
3.1L V6 .......................................... AC Type CV-892C
2.3L Quad DOHC
.................................. AC Type m41-910 (Platinum Plug)
3.1L V6
.......................................... AC Type R44 LT SM6
Sparkplugs ........................................
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
I7 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
0 Inspect spark ph lg wir es (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Service. 7
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
63,000 Miles (105 000 km) (Continued)
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.?
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I
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I Maintenance Schedule I 1
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as needed.
An Emission Control Service. T
(Continued)
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Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.3L Code D engine
only).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses 'such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
delivery service.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require
change.
RATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
Inspect SP ark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D enginei. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
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I
I Maintenance Schedule I1
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I1 I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
17 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An
Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
r I I
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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1 Maintenance Schedule I1
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.3L Code D engine
only).
An Emission. Control Service.
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
(32 * C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require
change.
delivery service.
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USAGE
4utomatic
I‘ransaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Chassis
Lubrication and
Fuel Filler Door
and Striker
Plunger
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part No.
12345 120)
or synthetic SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497
or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
_____
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat
I
Weatherstrip Conditioning
?LUID/LUBRICANT
5M Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
,GM Part
No. 1051515) or
:quivalent.
i. Engine oil.
3. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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