PONTIAC PONTIAC 1996 Owners Manual

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I Long Trip/Highway qaintenance Schedule
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner .filter.
Inspect he1 tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index fur proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
45,000 Miles (75 000 ,km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
22 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
, An Emission Control Service.
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
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 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
rf you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require chmg&g.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Long TriplHighway Maintenance SchedulL ~ ~~
Change engine oil
and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I7 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, .check brake calipers
for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
atmronriate GM service manual.for proper II J.
caliper service procedures.
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60,000 Miles (100 000-km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only:
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service.
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control ,. Service. 1
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. 3-
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long Trip/Highway $laintenance Scheduk
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only:
Inspect camshaft tirning belt.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
' 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
CM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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Long TripHighway Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only:
Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service.
I7 Replace air cleaner filter.
I7 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. 3-
An Emission Control Sewice.
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1 Lung Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
I 97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever, occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement,. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: ’
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or ‘every 60 months since last service,
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 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 -Replace spark plugs. .
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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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 reg,ularly reaches
90 "F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
+-; I. !these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
delivery service.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Listed below are owner checks and services whch Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
should be performed at the intervals specifi’ed to help windshield washer tank and add the proper
fluid if
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
performance
of your vehicle. for further details.
Be sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Month
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your .- e:. .r- ....
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown )z., I ” lire Inflation Check
in Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
At Each Fuel Fill See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
It is important for you or a service station attendant to Cassette Deck Service
perjom these underhoad checks at each fuel fill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. & ,.. ‘TQgine _i. Coolant” in the
Index for further details. I,
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt.system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn
or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken
air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in
Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware.
Part D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
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