
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUELS IN FOREIGN COUNTNES
If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won't work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine
oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle's
oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you'll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address
for advice. Just tell us
where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
EO. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
FILLING YOUR TANK
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine License Plate Light ..................................... 194
Park and Turn Signal
................................ 2357 NA
Rear Fog/Back-Up Light (Export)
...................... P21/5W
Side Marker Lights
..................................... 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
................................ 2057 NA
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal (Export)
......................... P21/5 W
Trunk Light ........................................... 1003
Vanity Mirror Illumination
............................... 124
Underhood
Light
....................................... 561
NOR2MAL MUNTENmCE REPLACEMENT
PMTS
(4.9 LITER ENGINE)
Air Cleaner Element ........................ AC Type A1096C2
................................................ 25096932
Battery
............................................. 78A-72
Fuel Filter Element
.......................... AC Type GF-581
................................................ 25121468
Engine Oil Filter
............................. AC Type PF-45
................................................ 25010324
PCV Valve
................................ AC Type CV-774C
................................................. 6487779
Spark Plugs
.................................. AC Type 41-902
................................................. 5614235
Serpentine Drive Belt
............................... 3528110
Radiator Cap
................................ AC Type RC 27
................................................. 6410427
Thermostat
........................................ 3528974
Upper Radiator Hose
............................... 1640746
Lower Radiator Hose
............................... 1641712
TransFilter
........................................ 865 1909
TransPanGasket
................................... 8668028
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NORMAL 2MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT
PARTS
(4.6 LITER NORTHSTAR)
Air Cleaner Element ......................... AC Type Sl096C
................................................ 25096932
Battery
............................................. 78A-72
................................................. 1981590
Fuel Filter Element .......................... AC Type GF-580
................................................ 25121468
Engine Oil Filter
............................. AC Type PF-58
................................................ 25014377
PCV Valve ................................. AC Type CV-774C
................................................ 06487779
Spark Plugs
.................................. AC Type 41-900
Serpentine Drive
Belt ............................... 3530814
Surge Tank Cap
.............................. AC Type RC 33
................................................. 6410665
Thermostat
.................................. AC Type 131-66
................................................. 3531407
Upper Radiator Hose
............................... 3521504
Lower Radiator
Hose ............................... 3521505
Trans Screen Rt
. Scavenger .......................... 8679416
Trans Screen Lt
. Scavenger ........................... 8680700
Trans
Pan Screws (16) ............................... 8682650
TransPanGasket
................................... 8681197
................................................. 5614236
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The Northstar engine is designed to require less maintenance than many
other
DOHC V-8 engines. Engine systems are designed to remind the
driver when service is required. An oil life index indicator monitors
ongoing operating conditions and reminds the driver when
an oil change
is needed. A low coolant warning message keeps track
of the level of this
vital fluid. Direct acting hydraulic tappets provide maintenance free zero
lash operation
of the 32 valves from idle to the 6500 rpm redline. The
camshafts are driven by a
two stage roller chain assembly which is
designed to provide quiet maintenance free operation. Platinum tipped
spark plugs increase the replacement interval to
100,000 miles.
The four valve per cylinder design provides more
efficient engine
breathing which results
in higher power than comparable two valve
engines. The central location
of each spark plug ensures a fast and
complete burning
of the fuel/air mixture. The induction system uses
smooth thermoplastic tubes to channel air into the cylinders. The
smoothness
of the tubes is equivalent to the elaborate port polishing
methods used for race car engines. Careful design using the shape and
length
of the tubes boosts horsepower by using sonic pressure waves
created by the motion
of the inlet valves to increase the amount of air
entering each cylinder.
The Northstar engine
is also designed to be very durable. The aluminum
block has cast-in-place iron cylinder liners for greater wear resistance.
High strength forged steel connecting rods support the free floating \
piston pins
in bronze bushings for superior high speed performance. The
fillits
of the nodular iron crankshaft undergo a high pressure compression
rolling operation to improve their resistance to fatigue.
Quiet operation
is enhanced by the use of special materials and designs.
The front cover of the engine is stamped from laminated steel which
damps
out noise. Special cam cover gasket seals isolate valve train
operation. The
fuel injectors are placed inside the induction system
housing
to eliminate the clicking noise which is common to other fuel
injected engines.
The Northstar engine is designed
to provide years of efficient, reliable,
satisfying operation. We think
it is also just plain fun to drive.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FLUID CAPACITIES
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Transaxle (4T60E) ............................. .20 pts. (9.5 L)
Transaxle (4T80E) .............................. 30 pts. (14 L)
Engine Oil (4.9 L) ............................ 5 quarts (4.7 L)
With Filter Change .......................... .5.5 qts (5.2 L)
Engine Oil (4.6
L) .............................. 6.5 qts (6.2 L)
With Filter Change
............................ 7 qts (6.6 L)
Engine Cooling System ........................ 12.3 qts (1 1.7 L)
Fuel Tank ................................ 19.8 gallons (75 L)
Power Steering
.............................. 1.3 quarts (1.2 L)
Windshield Washer Reservoir .................. 4.2 quarts (4.1 L)
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KEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F EldoradoETC
Spark Plugs (4.9 L) ........................ .20 N-m (15 lbs. ft.)
Spark Plugs (4.6
L) ......................... 15 Nom (1 1 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug (4.9 L) .................. .30 N-m (22 lbs. ft.)
Oil Pan Drain Plug (4.6
L) .................. .20 N-m (15 lbs. ft.)
f,: Shipping Weight .......................... 3516 lbs. (1594.7 kg)
Shipping Weight (ETC)
..................... .3695 lbs. (1679 kg)
Wheel Base
................................ 108 in. (2743 mm)
Length
.................................. ,202.2 in. (5135 mm)
Height
................................... .54.0 in. (1371 mm)
Width.
................................... .74.3 in. (1887 mm)
Front Tread
............................... .60.9 in. (1547 mm)
Rear Tread ............................... .60.9 in. (1547 mm)
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