fuel filter PONTIAC GRAND AM 2005 Owners Manual

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specifications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-21
Engine Coolant.............................................5-22
Engine Overheating.......................................5-24
Cooling System............................................5-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-31
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-32
Brakes........................................................5-33
Battery........................................................5-36
Jump Starting...............................................5-37Bulb Replacement..........................................5-42
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-42
Headlamps..................................................5-42
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-43
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-44
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-44
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-45
Tires..............................................................5-46
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-47
Tire Terminology and Definitions.....................5-49
Inflation - Tire Pressure.................................5-52
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-53
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-54
Buying New Tires.........................................5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-56
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-57
Wheel Replacement......................................5-57
Tire Chains..................................................5-59
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-60
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-61
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-62
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-64
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-69
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-70
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-26.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-31.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-33.
F. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
G. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-36.
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-32.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
5-15

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English with metric conversions.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.35 lbs 0.61 kg
Automatic Transaxle 9.5 quarts 9.0 L
Cooling System
2.2L L4 ECOTEC™
3400 V6 Engine8.6 quarts
13.6 quarts8.2 L
12.9 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 quarts 4.7 L
Fuel Tank 14.1 gallons 53.4 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
2.2L L4 ECOTEC™ F Automatic 0.042 inch (1.06 mm)
3400 V6 E Automatic 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
5-85

Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or
leaks.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner filter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
An Emission Control Service.•••
Change automatic transaxle fluid and
filter (severe service only).See
footnote (h).•••
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark
plug wires (V6 only).An Emission
Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or
every 5 years, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. See
footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An
Emission Control Service.•
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Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-80
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-25
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-51
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-56
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-54
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?........1-55
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-54
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-52
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-70
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-70
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-28
Appearance Care............................................5-71
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-76
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-74
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-77
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-75
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-71
Finish Care.................................................5-75
Finish Damage............................................5-77Appearance Care (cont.)
Glass Surfaces............................................5-73
Instrument Panel.........................................5-73
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-73
Leather......................................................5-73
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-77
Tires..........................................................5-76
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-77
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-78
Vinyl..........................................................5-73
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-74
Weatherstrips..............................................5-74
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-75
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-37
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-68
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-69
Care of Your CDs........................................3-69
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-70
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-70
Radio with CD............................3-38, 3-42, 3-53
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-37
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-37
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-67
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-69
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-70
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-77
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-70
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-60
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-61
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-69
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-32
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-36
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-83
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-80
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-81
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-80
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-29
Fuel..........................................................3-36
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-29
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamps............................................3-14, 5-42
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-42
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Delayed.....................................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-43
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-42
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
Headlamps Off in Park (P)...............................3-14
Heater...........................................................3-19
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