power steering fluid PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX 1993 Owners Manual

Part 6
Here you will find information
about the care
of your Pontiac . This
part begins with service
and fuel
information. and then it
shows how
to check important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted
to its
appearance care
.
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Service & Appearance Care
Service ........................................................................\
...................................... 212
Fuel ........................................................................\
............................................ 213
Hood Release ........................................................................\
............................ 216
Engine Oil
........................................................................\
................................ 220
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 224
Transaxle
Fluid ........................................................................\
........................ 225
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
........................ 230
Power Steering Fluid ........................................................................\
............... 233
Windshield Washer
Fluid ........................................................................\
........ 233
Brakes
.......... .......................... ........................................................................\
... 234
Battery
........................................................................\
........................ .... .......... 236
Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
.................... 236
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
.............. 252
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................................. 268
Capacities
& Specifications ........................................................................\
..... 276
Replacement
Bulbs ................................................................... .......- ............... 280
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement ............................................................ 252
Tires ........................................................................\
.......................................... 254
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...................... 261
Add-on Electrical Equipment ........................................................................\
. 269
Fuses & Circuit Breakers ........................................................................\
........ 270
Fluids
& Lubricants ........................................................................\
................. 278
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ....................................................... 284
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Service & Appearance Care
21%
W6118
3.IL V6 Engine (CODE T)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
5. Battery
6. Air Cleaner
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
10. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
hgne (CODE x)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
3. Brake Fluid Reservoir
4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Battery
7. Air Cleaner
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
IO. Radiator Pressure Cap
11. Engine Coolant Reservoir
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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Power Steering Fluid
How To Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should be at the
H mark.
When the engine compartment is
cool, the level should be at the
C
mark.
What to Add:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of fluid to use. See
the
Index under Fluids G Lubricants.
When adding power steering fluid
or making a complete fluid change,
always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add:
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle is full.
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ITEM
Engine Oil ................................................
Windshield Washer Solvent ....................
Power Steering Fluid ...............................
Silicone Grease ........................................
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant .......
APPLICATION
Hood, trunk and door hinges
Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering System
..............................
GM PART NUMBER SIZE
Weatherstrips ..............................................
General purpose silicone lubricant, ...........
weatherstrips
1050017 32 oz. (1.0 L)
1052884 16 oz. (0.5 L) -
12345579 1 oz. (28 g)
1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g)
1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
~~
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then in\
spect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up
in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See the
Index under Engine Exhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hooku\
p, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You
may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
Note: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.
Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the
brake system. See the
Idex under Brake System Warning Light. If your vehicle is equipped with
anti-lock brakes and the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes,
something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light.
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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.
~
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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Index
ABS Warning Light ......................... 103
Access Panel. Trunk
........................... 87
Adding
Brake Fluid
............................ 234. 278
Electrical Equipment
...... 55. 120. 269
Engine Coolant
............. 231. 277. 278
Engine Oil
..................... 220. 276. 278
Power Steering Fluid
..... 233.277. 279
Sound Equipment
......................... 120
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
.................... 227. 276. 278
Manual
....................... 229. 276. 278
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
......... 229.
278
Windshield Washer Fluid
....... 77. 233
Adjustable Seat Supports
............. 11. 12
Adjusting Headlight Aim
................. 238
Aim
of the Headlight. Checking ...... 237
Aiming Headlights
............................ 238
Air Cleaner Filter
..................... 224. 284
Air Conditioner
................................ 116
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence
of ................................... 143
Alcohol in Gasoline
.......................... 213
Alignment. Wheel
............................. 259 Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
......................................... 266
Removing
...................................... 203
Fixed Mast
...................................... 134
Power
............................................. 135
Antifreeze ........................ 230. 277. 278
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
............................... 103
Anti-Theft Tips
.................................. 48
Appearance Care
............................. 261
Armrest
............................................... 85
Front Seat. Storage
.......................... 85
Rear Seat. Storage
........................... 86
Ashtrays and Lighter
......................... 87
Assist Straps. Passenger
..................... 89
Audio Systems
................................. 120
AM/FM Stereo Radio
.................... 122
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
........................... 124
ETR AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Player and Graphic Equalizer
..... 126
AM/FM Stereo with Compact
Disc Player
.................................. 128
Antenna
Audio Bass Control
....................... 132
Care
of Audio Systems .................. 133
Delco-Loc Anti-Theft Feature ...... 130
Gain Control
.................................. 132
Radio Reception. For the Best
....... 133
Setting the Clock .......................... 120
Steering Wheel Touch
Controls
...................................... 131
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid
.................. 227. 276. 278
Checking Fluid
............................... 225
Shifting
............................................. 57
Starting Your Engine ....................... 54
Batteries. Remote Lock Control
....... 48
Battery
............................................... 236
Acid Warning
......................... 185. 236
Jump Starting
................................ 185
Battery Warning Light
..................... 101
Blizzard
............................................. 173
Block Heater. Engine
................ 56. 223
Blowout. Tire
.................................... 200
325
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Index
Brake Adjustment
..................................... 150
Fluid
...................................... 234. 278
Parking
............................................ 64
Warning Light
....................... 102. 103
Wear Indicators
............................. 149
Anti-Lock Brake System
............... 103
Standard Brakes
............................. 102
Brakes. Anti-Lock
........................... 147
Warning Light
................................ 103
Braking
............................................. 146
Braking in Emergencies
................... 151
Braking Technique ................... 146. 148
“Break.1n.
” New Vehicle
Normal Driving
............................... 51
When Towing a Trailer ................. 175
Brightness Intensity Control
.............. 80
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement .................... 236. 280
Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
...................... 249. 250. 280
Fog Lights
............................. 248. 281
Front Light
Bar .............................. 244
Front Side Marker
......................... 245
Master
Cylinder
............................ 234
Brake System Warning Light Front
Turn Signal
.................. 246. 247
Headlight
...................... 239. 244. 280
Rear Light Bar
........................ 251. 281
Taillight
................................. 250. 281
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
........ 130
Calendar
............................................ 108
Carbon Monoxide
....................... 68. 173
Cassette Tape Player
Center Lap Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Chains Capacities and Specifications
.......... 276
(see
Audio Systems)
Tire ........................................ 207, 260
Trailer Safety
.................................. 178
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 200
Checking
Aim of the Headlights ..................... 237
Brake Fluid
.................................... 234
Engine Coolant
............................. 231
Engine Oil
..................................... 220
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
................. 229
Power Steering Fluid
.................... 233
Safety Belt Systems
.......................... 40
Things Under the Hood
................. 216 Transaxle Fluid
Automatic
.................................... 225
Manual
......................................... 228
Chemical Paint Spotting
.................. 268
Child Restraints
.................................. 29
Children
....................................... 28. 37
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 87
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ................ 270
City Driving
..................................... 163
Cleaner.
Air .............................. 224. 284
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................ 266
Antenna
......................................... 135
Cassette Player and Tapes
............ 133
Compact Discs
.............................. 134
Fabric
.............................................. 262
Fiberglass Springs
......................... 268
Finish Care
..................................... 266
Foreign Material
............................. 267
Glass
............................................... 265
HUD (Head-Up Display)
............. 112
Inside of Your Pontiac
................... 262
Leather or Vinyl
............................. 264
Outside
of Your Pontiac ................ 265
Safety Belts
................................... 264
Special Problems
........................... 263
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Index
Emergencies. Braking in .................. 151
Emergencies on the Road
................. 183
Emergencies. Steering in .................. 153
Emergency Starting
......................... 185
Emergency Towing
.......................... 189
Engine Block Heater .................. 56. 223
Engine Coolant
................. 230. 277. 278
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
................................................. 98
Engine Exhaust
.......................... 68, 173
Engine Identification
........................ 269
Engine Oil
........................................ 220
Additives
........................................ 222
Capacity
.......................................... 276
Checking
& Adding ....... 220, 276, 278
Disposing of Used Oil
.................... 223
Energy Conserving
......................... 222
Filter
....................................... 223, 284
Warning Light
............................... 100
When to Change ............................ 223
Engine Overheating
......................... 193
Engine Specifications ....................... 283
Engine, Starting
Automatic Transaxle
...................... 54
Manual Transaxle
............................ 54
ETR AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer
(see
Audio Systems)
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 213
Exhaust Dangerous Gas in
................... 68. 173
Parking with the Engine
Running
................................ 68. 173
Expectant Mothers. Use of
Safety Belts
....................................... 23
Expressway Driving
......................... 164
Extender. Safety Belt
.......................... 39
Exterior Appearance
(see
Appearance Care)
Fabric Cleaning
(see
Appearance Care)
Fan Warnings ........... 186. 187. 194. 217
Filling the Fuel Tank
............... 215. 277
Filter
Air
................................................... 224
Fuel
................................................. 284
Oil
........................................... 223, 284
Finish Damage
.................................. 267
Flash-to-Pass
...................................... 80 Flashers. Hazard Warning
............... 184
Flat Tire
............................................ 200
Flooded Engine
.................................. 55
Fluid Brake
..................................... 234. 278
Capacities
...................................... 276
Hydraulic Clutch
.................. 229. 278
Power Steering
.............. 233. 277. 279
Transaxle Automatic
................... 225. 276. 278
Manual
........................ 228. 276. 278
Windshield Washer
........................ 233
Fluids
87 Lubricants ........................ 278
Fog. Driving in
................................. 162
Fog Lights
........................................... 80
Foreign Material
............................... 267
Four-Way Power Articulation
Control
............................................. 11
Freeway Driving .............................. 164
French Language Manual
.................... 2
Front Light Bar
................................. 244
Front Side Marker Bulb
................... 245
Fuel
.................................................. 213
Alcohol in Fuel
............................... 213
Capacity
................................ 213. 277
Exhaust Warnings
................... 68. 173
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