1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE maintenance

Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in
good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive very 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 all the different ways people use their
GM vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent
checks and replacements than
you will find in the schedules
in this part. So please read this part and note how you drive.
If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in
good condition, see your Pontiac dealer, the place many GM
owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your
dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
bur Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are
important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal
of
important components can significantly affect the quality of
the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong
tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your
vehicle.
To help protect our environment, and to help keep
your vehicle
in good condition, please maintain your vehicle
properly.
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How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to
have done and how often. Some
of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment,
you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
1 CAUTION
Pe~%oxming maintenance work on a vehicle can be I
A dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work
only if you have the requited know-how and the proper
tools
and equipment for the job. If’ you have any doubt,
have
a qualified technician do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service information GM
publishes.
You will find a list of publications and how to get
them in this manual. See the
Index under Sewice
Publications.
Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should
be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what
you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good
condition.
Section
C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains
important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
Section
D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lists some
products GM recommends 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.
Section
E: Maintenance Record provides a place for you to
record the maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it
down in this section. This will help you determine when
your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a
good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. Your
Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be
happy with it.
If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading
Information label. See the
Index under Loading Your
Ehicle.
limits.
Fuel.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See the Index under
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule
to follow:
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services lcont.1
Schedule I
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule
I apply. ITEM TO BE SERVICED
NO. See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs
first).
8 I Spark Plug Replacement * Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 krn). ~
10 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement" I Every 30,000 Miles (50 O00 km).
12 1 Supercharger Oil Check (3.8L Code 1 engine only) 1 Every 30,~ Miles (50 OOO km) or 36 Months. I
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The services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 000 km) are to be
performed after
45,000 miles at the same intervals.
MILES (000)
KILOMETERS (000)
7.5 37.5 I 45 15 1 22.5 I 30
12.5 I 25 62.5 I 75
37.5 I 50
0 0 0
*An Emission Control Service.
A The US. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to perjorm this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle use&l life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1
2
Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving II oils of proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD” or
“SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see the Index under
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage. The
proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section 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.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3
4
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque-Check
the torque
of the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under fires, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
*An Emission Control Service.
a The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe$orm this maintenance item will not nullifL the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance sewices be
pe$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services [cant.]
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection* *-Inspect for
burns, cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit
at the coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every
30,000 miles (50 OOO krn) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Fuel 'hnk, Cap and Lines Inspection**-
Inspect fuel
tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement
of the fuel filter is not
required.
12 Supercharger Oil Check-Check oil every 30,000
miles (50 000 km) or 36 months. Add the proper
synthetic oil. See the
Ida under Recommended
Fluids & Lubricants.
b Re US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nulliJjl the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle us@l lije. General Motors, however, urges that all reco\
mmended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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