oil filter PONTIAC PONTIAC 1996 Owners Manual

When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrler on top of
your vehicle.
The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
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Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first.
If none of them
is true, change the oil and filter every
7,5080 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engige mder highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may
be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on .your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or'a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
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Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil.
from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. Lf
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or
a local recycling
center for help.
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Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you or others to
be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the,engine
backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner off.
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If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
regularly reaches
90°F (32” C) or higher.
0 When doing
frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If
YOU do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase . ,
Tread Width Front
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Rear ............
Overall Length
Coupe
.............
. . 107.5” (2730 mm)
. 59.5” (1512 mm)
... 58.0” (1472 mm)
..... 194.8” (4947 mm)
Sedan ..................... 194.9” (4951 mm)
Overall Width ................ 7 1.9‘‘ (1 825 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe .................... 52.9” (1 341 mm)
Sedan ..................... 54.8” (1 39 1 mm)
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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. . PF47
. . PF51
! Engine Oil Filter
3.1L (Code M) .......
3.4L (Code X) ......
3.1L (Code M) ..................... CV892C
3.4L (Code
X) ...................... CV895C
All Engines
........ .... RC27
3.1L (Code
M) . . , ...... ACType41-940
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ................ AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045” (1.14
mm)
Length ........................ 20” (508 mm)
Type ................................... pin
PCV Valve
Radiator Cap
Spark Plugs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.......
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery If you’re not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs
Engines
- * * * * * . * . * . . * * . * * refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
3.1L (Code M) ..................... 600 CCA
3.4L (Code X) ...................... 690 CCA
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Maintenance Schedule
Short BipICity Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures
are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow\a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
One
of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions
cause engine oil t,o break
down soonex
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement.
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving
a vehicle with afilly warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil
to break
down slowel:
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whchever
occurs first).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) -- Then Every
Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection.
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete mainmzance schedule on
the following pages.
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1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
, The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 h) should be performed after 100,000 miles
' (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California
Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emissim warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE ACTUAL'MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I
.6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
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.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE [SERVICED BY: I
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs' first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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15,000 Miles (25 00.0 km)
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whicheyer occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you 'are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ~ SERVICED BY:
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18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
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.
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SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate steering.bal1 joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
27,000 Miles (45 OOO'km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
h Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL,MILEAGE SERVICED BE
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