1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE air filter

When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than
10 miles (16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as
in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, you need to change your oil
and
filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3
months-whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months-whichever comes first. Change
the filter at the first oil change and at
every other oil change after that.
Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside
in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18OC) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
Index under Engine Block Heater.
What to Do with Used Oil Air Cleaner
things that have caused skin
1 cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t
let used
oil stay on your skin fbr
very long. Clean your skin and
nails with soaQ and water, or a
good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly throw away clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to replace the air filter.
See the
Index under Scheduled
Maintenance Services.
Used oil can be a real threat to the I
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 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.
If 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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CAUTION
Operating the engine with the
air cleaner
off can cause you
uz 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.
I Don’t drive with it off, and be
I careful working on the engine with
I the air cleaner off. I
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.
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Service & Appearance Care
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Air Cleaner (CONT.)
To Check or Replace (3800 Engine):
1. Unscrew the three wing screws in the
housing cover and pull back.
2. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake
hose where the hose attaches
to the
throttle body near the top
of the
engine. Detach the hose
from the
throttle body, then
pull back the rear
of the housing cover.
3. Remove the air filter.
4. Be sure to install the air filter and
5. Reattach the air intake hose and replace
the cover tightly.
tighten the clamp.
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To Check or Replace (3800
Supercharged Engine):
1, Unsnap the three clips in the housing cover and pull back.
2. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake
hose where the hose attaches to the
throttle body near the top of the
engine. Detach the hose from the
throttle body, then pull back the rear
of the housing cover. 3. Remove the air filter.
4. Be sure to install the air filter and
5. Reattach the air intake hose and
replace the cover tightly.
tighten the clamp.
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities & Specifications
Automatic Transaxle AT 440-T4 (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ........................ 6% quarts
After Complete Overhaul
............................ 1 1 quarts
I Cooling System ....................................... 13 quarts
6.00 L
10.50 L
12.00 L
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ........................... See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refrzgerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system in your vehicle needs refiigerant, be sure
the proper refngerant is used.
If you 're not sure, ask your
Pontiac dealer.
Engine Crankcase .................................... 4 quarts
Fuel Tank ........................................... 18 gallons
When changing filter, up to I quart (I liter) more oil may be needed.
3.75 L
68.00 L
Power Steering
Pump Only ......................................... 1 pint 0.50 L
Complete System .................................... 1 !h pints 0.75 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes. .................................. See Tire-Loading Information label on driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque ..................................... 100 pound-feet (140 Nom)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Engine Specifications
3800 fined Port Injection and 3800 Supercharged Engines
VIN Engine Code (Tuned Port) ..... L
VIN Engine Code (Supercharged) ... 1
Type .......................... V6
Displacement
................... 3.8 Liters
Compression Ratio
............... 8S:l (Code L)
9.0:l (Code 1)
Firing Order .................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification 195"
F (91 O C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement PaHs
Air Cleaner Element ............... AC Type A-1096C
Engine Oil Filter
.................. AC Type PF-47
PCV
Valve ....................... AC Type CV-892C
Remote
Lock Control Battery (2) ..... 2016
Spark Plugs ...................... AC Type 41-600
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52
mm)
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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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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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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*-
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
6 Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming
to GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See the
Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test
of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
7 Transaxle Service-Change both the fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside tem-
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
If you
do not use your vehicle under any of
these .conditions, change both the fluid and filter
every
100,000 miles (160 000 km).
with the proper type. See the Index under
Replacement Parts.
perature regularly reaches 90°F (32OC) or higher.
service.
8 Spark Plug Replacement*-Replace spark plugs
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