oil viscosity PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX 1993 Owners Manual

Service & Appearance Care
For best fuel economy and cold startin
select the lowest
SAE viscosity grade oil
for the expected temperature range.
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Wbat Kind of Oil to Use (CONT.)
SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE
5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if
it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
These numbers on an
oil container
show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
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IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE
OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE
40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
RADE,OIL NOT RECOMMEN
Energy Conserving I1
Oils with these words on the
container will help you save fuel.
This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is
used
on most oil containers to help you
select the correct
oil.
You should look for this on the oil
container, and use
only those oils that
display the logo.
GM Goodwrench@ Oil (in Canada, GM
Engine Oil) meets all the requirements
for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your
Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services t~ont.3
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change’:-Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils for 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. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30 or SAE 1OW-30) see the Index under
Engine OiZ. If your vehicle is equipped with an
Engine Oil-Change Indicator (EOCI)
, the
indicator will show you when to change oil. See
the
Index under Driver Information Center.
2 Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage. The
proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3.1L
Code T engine only)‘x- Check the torque of the
mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -For
long wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See the
Index under Tires, Inspection G. 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.
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a The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform 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 recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded
in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
I USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake
I system
Hydraulic Clutch
I system
I Parking Brake Guides
II
I I Automatic Transaxle
FWID/WBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone \
or
in combination with others, such
as “SGICC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine,
see the Index under Engine Oil.
A 5060 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM
Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification 1825111.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345347) or equivalent.
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Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884) or equivalent.
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345349) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345881).
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