1993 PONTIAC GRAND-AM low oil pressure

Oil Warning Light (CONT.)
The oil light could also come on in three
other situations:
When the ignition is on but the engine
is not running, the light will come on
as a test to show you it is working, but
the light will
go out when you turn the
ignition to
Start. If it doesn’t come on
with the ignition on, you may have a
problem with the fuse or bulb. Have
it
fixed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling
at a stop, the light may blink on and
off. This is normal.
If you make a hard stop, the light may
come on for a moment. This is
normal.
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Don’t keep driving if the oil
your engine can become so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could
’ ; burned. Check your oil as soon
ab possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
E pressure is low. If you do,
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OIL
,4-;, Damage to your engine from
;; neglected oil problems can be
,’: costly and is not covered -1 by your
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Check Oil Light
This light should come on briefly when
you
turn your ignition key to Run. It
also comes on and stays on when the oil
level in your vehicle is low. If this
happens, park your vehicle
in a level
place, check your
oil level and bring the
engine
oil up to its proper level. See the
Index under Engine Oil.
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Oil Pressure Gage (omrorv)
The oil pressure gage shows the engine
oil pressure in psi (pounds per square
inch) when the engine is running.
Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in
kPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine
speed, outside temperature and
oil
viscosity, but readings above the red warning zone indicate the normal
operating range.
A reading in the red zone may be caused
by a dangerously low oil level
or other
problem causing low oil pressure. Have
your vehicle serviced immediately.
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Don’t keep driving if the oil
pressure is low.
If you do,
your engine can become
so hot that
it catches fire. You or others could
be burned. Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
Charging System Light
The charging system light will come on
briefly when you
turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not running, as a check
to show you it is working. Then it
should go out.
If it stays on when your
engine is running, or comes on while
you are driving, you may have a
problem with the electrical charging
system. It could indicate that
you have a
loose generator drive belt or another
electrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light is on
could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the light on, be certain to
turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
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Problems on the Road
Engine Overheating (CONTJ
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank:
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t at or above
FULL
COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water
(preferably distilled) and a proper
antifreeze at the coolant surge
tank, but
be sure the cooling system, including
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap, is
cool before
you do it. (See the Index
under Engine Coolant for more
information about the proper coolant
mix.)
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L Steam and scalding liquids
L from a hot cooling system can
blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn
cap-evm a little-they can come
out at high speed. Never turn the
pressure cap when the cooliag
tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and coolant
you ever have to turn the pmsure
MP.
the coolant surge tank pressure
system, including the COoIant surge
surge tank pressure cap to cool if
Adding only plain water to
dangerous. Plain water, or some
other liquid like alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
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.
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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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Section B: Owner Checks 6 Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perhrm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
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Engine Oil Level
I Engine Coolant Level
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Windshield Washer
Fluid Level Check the
engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the
Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Check the engine coolant level in the surge
tank and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See
the Index under Coolant for further details.
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer
tank and add the proper fluid
if necessary. See the
Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
At Least Once a Month
CHECK
WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE
Tire Inflation Check tire inflation: make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of the driver's door. See the
IndRx under Eres for
further details.
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Ethanol in Gasoline ............. 201
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in
.......... .66. 67
parlang with the Engine Running . .64. 67
Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts
................... 22
Expressway Driving
.............. 148
Extender. Safety Belt
.............. 38
Exterior Appearance
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fan Warnings ....... .172. 173. 181. 206
Filter. Oil
................. .2l3. 257
Finish Damage
................. 246
Filling the Fuel Tank
.... .203.252.
304
Flash-to-hs
.................... 76
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......... 170
Hat
Tire ...................... 185
Flooded Engine .................. 54
Flow-Through Ventilation System
.... 106
Fluid Brake
.................. .225. 253
Capacities
................... 251 Hydraulic Clutch
......... .220. 253
Power Steering
....... .224. 252. 253
Transaxle
Automatic
......... .216. 251. 253
Manual
........... .218. 251. 253
Windshield Washer
........ .80. 224
Fluids
& Lubricants ......... .253. 276
Fog. Driving
in ................. 146
Fog Lights
................. .77. 229
Freeway Driving
................ 148
Fuel
.......................... 199
Alcohol
in Fuel ............... 201
Capacity
.................... 201
Exhaust Warnings
.......... .66. 67
Fuels with Alcohol ............. 201
Gage
........................ 92
In Foreign Countries ........... 202
Remote Fuel Filler Door
........ 203
Requirements
................. 199
Fuse Usage Chart
............... 249
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers .......... 248
French Language Manual
........... 2
Filling Your Tank
..... .203. 252. 304 Gages
Coolant Temperature
............ 93
Fuel
........................ 92
oil Pressure .................... 95
Tachometer
................... 91
Voltmeter ..................... 96
Garment Hook
.................. 84
Gas Station Information
......... 304
Gasoline
...................... 199
Gasoline Tank, Fdlmg Your
. .203,252, 304
Gear Positions
Gearshift Lever
Glove Box
...................... 50
Graphic Equalizer (see Audio Systems)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . 230
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
................... 230
(see Sh$mg the Transaxle)
(see ShiJlting the Pamade)
Halogen Bulbs ........... .22 7. 254
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 170
Head Restraint
.................. 11
Headlight
& Taillight. Removing and
Replacing
.......... .228. 229. 254
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Locks ......................... 45
Automatic Door Lock
......... -46
Rear Door Security Locks
....... 47
Low Battery
................... 171
Low Oil Pressure Warning
..... .93, 94
Lubricants
& Fluids ......... .253, 276
Lumbar Support
.................. 9
Long Distance Driving
........... 150
Maintenace Record
............ 278
Maintenance Schedule
.......... 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....... 98
Manual Front Seat ................ 8
Manual Lumbar Support ........... 9
Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat ...... 9
Manual Transaxle
Adding Fluid
....... .220. 251. 253
Checking Fluid
................ 218
Parking
...................... 66
Shifting ..................... 60
Starting Your Engine ........... 52
Upshift Indicator Light
..... .62, 98
Master Cylinder, Brake .......... 225
Methanol in Gasoline
........... 201
Maintenance Services. Scheduled
... 262
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer & Speedometer)
Inside
Manual Day/Night ........ 81
Manual Remote Control ........ 82
Convex Outside
............... 81
Power Remote Control ......... 82
Mountain Driving
.............. 152
New Car “Break-In”
Requirements
............ .50. 161
Night Driving
................. 142
Night Vision
.................. 142
octane Requirements
(see
Fuel Requirements)
Odometer & Speedometer ......... 90
Off-Road Recovery
............. 13 8
Oil. Engine ................... 209
Pressure Gage
................ 95
Quality
..................... 210
Thickness
................... 211
Used Oil
.................... 214
When to Change
.............. 213 Oil
Warning Light
............... 93
Operation
of Lights .............. 74
Outside Rearview Mirrors
........ 82
Overheated Engine
............. 179
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light
.............. 92
Owner Checks
& Services ........ 271
Parking On Hills
............... .154, 165
Over Things That Burn
......... 66
With the Engine Running
... .64. 67
Parking Brake
.................. 63
Park. Shifting Into
........... .57. 64
Passenger Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Passenger Side Cup HolderKtorage
Area
........................ 84
Passing
....................... 138
Polishing and Waxing
Power Door Locks
.............. 46
Power Mirrors
.................. 82
Power Seat Controls
.............. 9
Power Steering Fluid
............. .224. 252. 253
(see
Appearance
Care)
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Time. Setting the ............... 107
Tires
......................... 232
Buying New
................. 234
Chains.
................ .193. 238
Flat. Changing
............... 186
Inflation .................... 232
Inspection
& Rotation .......... 233
Loading
.................... 230
Quality Grading
.............. 235
Spare. Compact
......... .192. 304
Wear Indicators
.............. 234
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
................... 237
Wheel Replacement
........... 237
When to Replace Wheels
....... 237
Winter Driving and Tires
....... 156
Top Strap
...................... 31
Torque Lock .............. .l55, 252
Towing a Trailer
................ 159
Towing Your Pontiac
............. 175
Traffic Lights
.................. 124
Trailer Towing ................. 159
Driving with a Trailer
.......... 164
Maintenance
................. 166
Parking on Hills
.............. 165
Pressure
.................... 232
Trailer
Brakes
.................. 163
Transaxle. Automatic (see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transaxle. Manual (see
Manual Transaxle)
Transmission. Automatic (see
Automatic Transaxle)
Transmission. Manual
(see
Manual Transaxle)
Trip Odometer ................. -90
Trunk ......................... 49
Trunk Light
.................... 78
Trunk Release, Remote ........... 49
Turn Signal Indicator
............. 69
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever . . 69
Cruise Control ................ 70
Headlight High/Low Beam
....... 76
Turn Signal
& Lane Change
Indicator
................... 69
Underbody Maintenance ........ 246
Unleaded Gasoline
.............. 199
Upshift Indicator Light
....... .62. 98
Upholstery Care ................ 240
Urban Driving
................. 147 Variable
Effort Steering
......... 136
Vehicle “Break-In” Period
......... 50
Vehicle. Control of a ............ 129
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
...................... 247
Vehicle Loading
................ 230
Vehicle Storage
................. 227
Ventilation (see
Comfort Controls)
VIN ......................... 247
Visors. Sun
.................... 82
Visor Vanity Mirror
.............. 83
Voltmeter
...................... 96
warning Flashers. Hazard ....... 170
Warning Lights
............. .91. 170
ABS
........................ 97
Battery
...................... 96
Brake ....................... 96
Charging System .............. 95
Check Gauges
................ 99
Coolant Temperature ........... 92
Fasten Belts
................... 17
Low Coolant
................. 93
Oil
......................... 93
Safety Belt
................... 17
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