air condition PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2007 Owner's Manual

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 353for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
2.0L Engine Automatic 8.9 qt 8.4 L
2.0L Engine Manual 9.0 qt 8.6 L
2.4L Engine Automatic 8.5 qt 8.0 L
2.4L Engine Manual 8.7 qt 8.2 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Fuel Tank 13.6 gal 51.5 L
Transmission, Automatic (Complete Drain and Rell) 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Transmission, Manual (Complete Drain and Rell) 2.75 qt 2.6 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft
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All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 X Automatic Manual 0.035 inch (0.90 mm)
2.4L L4 B Automatic Manual 0.040 inch (1.01 mm)
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet
or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended uids and lubricants as prescribed
in this manual are necessary to keep your
vehicle in good working condition. Any damage
caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance
may not be covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into
ve parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”
explains what to have done and how often. Some
of these services can be complex, so unless
you are technically qualied and have the
necessary equipment, you should let your
GM dealer’s service department do these jobs.
Your GM dealer has GM-trained and supported
service people that will perform the work using
genuine GM parts.
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{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do
some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance work only if
you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualied
technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 236.
If you want to purchase service information,
seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 380.“Part B: Owner Checks and Services”tells you
what should be checked and when. It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle in good condition.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
explains important inspections that your dealer’s
service department can perform for you.
“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some recommended products necessary to
help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These
products, or their equivalents, should be used
whether you do the work yourself or have it done.
“Part E: Maintenance Record”is a place for
you to record and keep track of the maintenance
performed on your vehicle. Keep your
maintenance receipts. They may be needed to
qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
In this part are scheduled maintenance services
which are to be performed at the mileage intervals
specied.
Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we do not know
exactly how you will drive it. You may drive short
distances only a few times a week. Or you
may drive long distances all the time in very hot,
dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in
making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work,
to do errands, or in many other ways.
Because of the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs may vary. You may
need more frequent checks and replacements.
So please read the following and note how
you drive. If you have questions on how to keep
your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer.This part tells you the maintenance services you
should have done and when to schedule them.
When you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you will know that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform the work
using genuine GM parts.
The proper uids and lubricants to use are listed
in Part 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.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these on
the Tire and Loading Information label.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 226.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 237.
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Scheduled Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to
100,000 miles (160 000 km) should be repeated
after 100,000 miles (160 000 km) at the same
intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services
shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should
be repeated at the same interval after
150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of
this vehicle.
SeePart B: Owner Checks and Services on
page 346andPart C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections on page 351.
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 emission 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.*If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center
(DIC), it also has the GM Oil Life System, a
computer system that lets you know when to
change the oil and lter. This is based on engine
revolutions and engine temperature and not
on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change will be indicated
can vary considerably. For the oil life system
to work properly, you must reset the system every
time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has
been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change
is necessary. A CHANGE OIL SOON message
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) will
come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 148. Change your oil as soon as possible
within the next two times you stop for fuel.
See Engine Oil on page 247. It is possible that,
if you are driving under the best conditions, the
oil life system may not indicate that an oil change
is necessary for over a year. However, your
engine oil and lter must be changed at least
once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. It is also important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level.
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❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary,
replace the lter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect lter at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 254for more information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
25,000 Miles (40 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
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30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary,
replace the lter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect lter at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 254for more information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
35,000 Miles (56 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
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45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary,
replace the lter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect lter at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 254for more information.
50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.❑Replace engine air cleaner lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 254for more
information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
❑Change automatic transmission uid and lter if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F
(32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police,
or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the uid and lter at
100,000 miles (160 000 km).
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55,000 Miles (88 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary,
replace the lter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect lter at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 254for more information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
65,000 Miles (104 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
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70,000 Miles (112 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary,
replace the lter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect lter at every
engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 254for more information.
80,000 Miles (128 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC):
The Engine Oil Life System will tell you when
to change the engine oil and lter. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center:
Change engine oil and lter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs rst).An Emission
Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.(See footnote +.)
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