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Service & Appearance Care
Air Cleaner (CONI)
3300 V6: Air Filter Replacement
1. Unscrew the two wing nuts, then
slide
the cover forward and up.
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2. Remove the air cleaner.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter
and replace the cover.
Automatic Tmnsax/e Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transaxle fluid level is when the engine
oil is changed. Refer
to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See the
Index under
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Pontiac dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading on the dipstick.
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Service & Appearance Care
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (CONT.)
How To Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transaxle fluid to
use. See the
Index under Fluids &
Lubricants.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the level into
the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less
than a pint. Don’t overfill. We
recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids
with that label are made especially for
your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON@-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under
How tu Check.
When the correct fluid level is obtained,
push the dipstick back in all the way.
Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check:
A good time to have it checked is when
the engine oil is changed. However, the
fluid in your manual transaxle doesn’t
require changing.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Pontiac dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading on the dipstick.
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Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see the
Index under
Engine Overheating.
The proper coolant for your Pontiac
will:
Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
-34°F (-37°C).
(128°C).
temperature.
Let the warning
should. lights work as they
What to Use:
Use
a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts. You can
also use a
recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete
coolant flush and refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything
else.
CAUTION I
A Adding only plain water ta
L pur cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some
other liquid like alcohol, can boil
bebe the proper coolant mix will.
system is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the
wrong mix, your engine could get
too hot but you wouldn’t get the
overheat warning, Your engine
could catch fire and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix
of clean water and a proper
antifreeze.
Your v&hicle’s coolant warning
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Service fS Appearance Care
Brake Master Cylinder (CONI)
I If you have too much brake
fluid, it can spill
on the
engine. The fluid will burn
if the
engine
is hot enough. You or
others could be burned, and your
vehicle could
be damaged. Add
brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When your brake fluid falls to a low
level, your brake warning light will
come on. See the
Index under Brake
System Warning Light.
What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake fluid-such as Delco
Supreme
ll@ (GM Part No. 1052535).
Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
I DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can
;'Don't let someone put in the
:> 1 I :, !wrong i kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops of
I , mineral-based oil, such as engine
-.?,'oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts
so
damage your vehicle. Don't use it.
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Brake fluid can damage paint, so
be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
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Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle
is complex. Its many parts have to be of
top quality and work well together
if the
vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-
quality
GM brake parts in them, as your
Pontiac does when
it is new. When you
replace parts of your bralung system-
for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you have to have new
ones put in-be sure you get new
genuine
GM replacement parts. If you
don't, your brakes may no longer work
properly. For example,
if someone puts
in brake linings that are wrong for your
vehicle, the balance between your front
and rear brakes can change, for the
worse. The braking performance you've
come to expect can change
in many
other ways
if someone puts in the wrong
replacement brake parts.
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Using Solvent-7jvpe Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some
spots and stains will
clean off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside of the stain,
“feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section of the
cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous
NOTICE.)
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil,
butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions
earlier in this section.
asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee
(black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft
drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions earlier in this
section.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a water/
baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
solvent-type cleaner.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice
cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water
and allow to
dry-
If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
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White Sidewall Tines
Your Pontiac dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner.
You can use a
stiff brush with it.
Weatherstrips
These are places where glass or metal
meets rubber. Silicone grease there will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth at least every six months.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-
corrosion material to the parts repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Fbreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage
your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are
marked safe for painted
surfaces for these
stains.
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Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase (All Models) .......................... 4 quarts
Automatic Transaxle
Men changing Jilter, up to I quart (I liter) more oil may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .......................... 4 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
.............................. 6 quarts
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed
Complete Drain and Refdl
T5550 ........................................... 2.1quarts
Isuzu
............................................. 2.0 quarts
2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ........................... 10.4 quarts
3300V6 ........................................... 10.8quarts
Cooling System
3.8 L
3.8 L
5.5 L
2.0 L
1.9 L
9.8 L
10.2 L
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Ftuids & Lubricants
ITEM
Antifreeze Coolant (Ethylene Glycol Base)
............
Chassis Lubricant
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid ......
DEXRONE IIE Automatic ..........
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid .....
(Grease Gun Insert) ..............
Transmission Fluid
GM Hydraulic Fluid
...............
Engine Oil .......................
GM Engine Oil Supplement .........
Engine Oil .......................
Windshield Washer Solvent ..........
Power Steering Fluid ...............
(E.O.S.)
Silicone Grease
...................
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ...
APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER
Year-round antifreeze for
coolant mixtures
................. 1052753
General chassis lube, etc. ..... . . 1052497
Brake System and Clutch Master Cylinder
........... 1052535
Automatic Transaxle ............... 12345880
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SIZE
1 gal. (3.8 L)
14 oz. (397 g)
16 oz. (0.5 L) I
16 oz.
32 oz. (OS5 (1.0 L, L) I
Manual Transaxle ................. 12345349 32 oz. (1 .O L)
Clutch Master Cylinder ............. 12345347 16 OZ. (0.5 L)
Engine lubrication ................. See the Index under Engine Oil.
See your dealer for advice ........... 1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L) I
Hood and door hinges
Windshield washer fluid Power Steering System.
............. 1050017
1052884
Weatherstrips. .................... 12345579 32
oz.
16 oz.
1 oz.
(1.0 L)
(0.5 L)
(28 g)
General purpose silicone
lubricant,
weatherstrips
................. 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g)
1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
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