1993 PONTIAC GRAND-AM recommended oil

Here are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
shape?
Have you checked all levels?
lenses clean?
safe, trouble-free trip.
Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
Tires: They are vitally important to a
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
On the Road
Unless you are the only driver, it is
good to share the driving task with
others. Limit
turns behind the wheel to
about
100 miles (160 km) or two hours
at a sitting. Then, either change drivers
or stop for some refreshment like coffee,
tea or
soft drinks and some. limbering
up. But do stop and move around. Eat
lightly along the way. Heavier meals
tend to make some people sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided
multilane highways that do not have
controlled access, you’ll want to watch
for some situations not usually found on
freeways. Examples are: stop signs and
signals, shopping centers with direct
access to the highway, no passing zones
and school zones, vehicles turning left
and right off the road, pedestrians,
cyclists, parked vehicles, and even
animals.
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel?
Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along
with the hum of the tires on the road,
the drone of the engine, and the rush
of
the wind against the vehicle that can
make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen
to
you! If it does, your vehicle can leave
the road
in less than a second, and you
could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated, with a comfortably cool
interior.
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3 IMPORTANT
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance
required for your Pontiac
. Your
vehicle needs these services to
retain its safety. dependability and
emission control performance
.
Section
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties
.
See your Pontiac dealer for details .
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ............................ 260
Your Vehicle and the Environment
......................... 260
How This Part is Organized ............................... 261
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
........................ 262
Selecting the Right Schedule
.............................. 262
Schedule1
............................................ 264
ScheduleII
......................................... 266
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services . . ... 268
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services
B . Owner Checks & Services
AtEachFuelFill ....................................... 271
At Least Once a Month
.................................. 271
At Least Once a Year
.................................... 272
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ........................... 275
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ......................... 276
E . MaintenanceRecord ...................................... 278
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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.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving 11 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. If you have the
2.3L Quad OHC or a Quad
4 engine, the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is
SAE 5W-30.
However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to
be
0°F (-18°C) or above. If you have the 3300 V6
engine, the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine is
SAE 1OW-30. However, you can use SAE
5W-30 if it’s going to be 60°F (16°C) or below. these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code,
see the
Index under Engine Identijication.
ITEM
NO.
2
3
4
SERVICE
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension, steering linkage and fuel filler
door and striker plunger.
Throttle
Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6
Code N engine)*-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 llres, 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.
i? 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 sem’ces be
peflormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section I: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Manual Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle
Key Lock Cylinders
I
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the
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.
If you have the 2.3L Quad OHC or a Quad 4
engine, the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is \
SAE 5W-30. However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be
0” F (-18” C) or above. If you have the 3300 V6 engine, the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine is
SAE 1OW-30. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if
it’s going to be 60°F (16°C) or below. See the Index under Engine Oil.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M, or an approved
recycled coolant conforming
to GM Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347) or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884) or equivalent.
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345349) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345881).
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
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USAGE
Manual Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
Chassis Lubrication
and Fuel Filler Door
and Striker Plunger.
Windshield Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear Folding Seat
Weatherstrips
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Engine
oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM
Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
a. Engine
oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 12346003) or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Engine oil, or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM
Part No. 1050109).
11 See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement fdters, valves and spark plugs.
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or
equivalent).
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