1993 PONTIAC GRAND-PRIX oil change

INST ECON: Press to display your
fuel economy at the time you press the
button. The display will be updated
every five seconds until you turn it off.
Press again to turn off the display.
SYSTEMS CHECK: Press to display
the systems monitor
(STE Model only).
If your model does not have the systems
monitor, it will display the sewice
reminder sequence.
If it has the systems
monitor, press again to display the
service reminder sequence.
Systems Monitor: This checks to be
sure the following systems in your
vehicle are in proper working order:
Front lights
Rear lights
Side lights
Doors
Hood
Washer fluid
Trunk
Fuel tank
Anti-lock brakes (if equipped)
The systems monitor briefly displays
messages as it checks these systems. If
it finds a problem, the systems monitor
will display a continuous
or flashing
message about the problem. If all
systems are satisfactory, the service
reminder sequence will begin.
If you pull a trailer, the extra trailer
lamp bulbs will not allow the systems
monitor to properly detect a burned-out
bulb. When the trailer lights are
disconnected, the systems monitor will
again monitor the bulbs.
Service Reminder Sequence: This
shows the distance remaining to the
next recommended:
Oil change (OIL)
Oil filter change (OIL FILT)
Air filter change (AIR FILT)
Tire rotation (ROT TIRE)
Tune up (TUNE UP)
Press SYSTEMS CHECK each time
you want to see the next item in the
sequence.
When you have any of these services
performed, be sure to reset the service
reminder.
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Comfo'rt Controls & Audio Systems
AMFM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
The digital display indicates information
on time or radio station frequency, the
AM ~k FM radio band, whether the
station
is in stereo, and other radio
functions.
V'OIL-BAL (Volume-Balance): Turn
the upper knob
to turn the radio on or
off, or to change volume. Press it to
change between the clock and the radio
statbn frequency display when the
radio is on. Press the knob to display
the time when the ignition is off.
The control ring behind the VOL-BAL
knob adjusts the lefthight speaker
balance.
TUNE-FADE: This knob has two
functions. Turn it to the left or right to
tune in radio stations (the radio station
frequency will be displayed on the
digital screen). Press this knob to
change between the
AM and FM bands.
The control ring behind the
TUNE
knob adjusts the fronthear speaker
balance.
TREBLE: Slide this lever up to
increase treble, or down to decrease it.
BASS: Slide this lever up to increase
bass, or down to decrease it.
SEEK: When you press SEEKA, you
will tune in the next station higher on
the radio band. When you press
YSEEK, you'll tune in the next station
lower.
When you press
SEEK A and V SEEK
at the same time, the radio will scan
the dial, pausing for a few seconds
at
each station. To select a station, press
both buttons again.
To Preset Radio Stations:
The four pushbuttons can be used to
preset up to
14 radio stations (seven
AM and seven FM).
1. Use the lower knob (TUNE) to tune
in the station you want.
2. Press SET. The SET indicator will
appear
on the digital screen for five
seconds.
3. While the SET indicator is displayed,
press one of the four pushbuttons.
The station you selected will be
automatically tuned whenever you
press this button again.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM
and four FM stations.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 la).
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, then
you need to change your
oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
or 3 months-whichever comes first.
See the
Index under Oil Change
Indicator.
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.
If you have the STE, you have an oil
change indicator in the Driver
Information Center. See the
Index
under Driver Information Center.
Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
Index under Engine Block Heater.
What to Do with Used Oil
CAUTION
* Used engine oil contains
L things that have caused skin
callcer in laboratory animals. Don’t
let used oil stay on your skin for
very long. Clean your skin and nails
with soap and water,
or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly
throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine oil.
Used oil can be a real threat to the
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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2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter
and replace the cover tightly.
Automatic Transaxle 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.
NOTICE I
00 much or too little fluid
mage your transaxle.
Too
n mean that some of the flu
Id come out and fall on
ho
ine parts, starting a fi
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Service & Appearance Care
Manual Pransaxle 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 does not
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 YQU could get a false reading on the
dipstick.
’. 22%
00 little fluid can
amage your transaxle.
Too much
an mean that some of the fluid
ould come out and fall on hot
ngine parts, starting a fire. Be
ure to get
an accurate reading if
ou check your transaxle fluid. The manual
transaxle dipstick is located
on the driver’s
side near the rear of the
transaxle case.
Check the fluid level
only when your
engine is
off, the vehicle is parked on a
level place and the transaxle is cool
enough for
you to rest your fingers on
the transaxle case.
Then, Follow These Steps:
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out
the dipstick and clean it with
a rag or
paper towel.
remove it.
2. Push it back in all the way and
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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.
Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new
vehicle warranties. See your Pontiac dealer for details.
Part 7 '.
Maintenance Schedule
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance .......................................................... 288
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................................................ 288
How This Part is Organized
........................................................... 289
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules .............................................. 290
Selecting the Right Schedule
.......................................................... 290
Schedule
I ........................................................................\
............... 292
Schedule
I1 ....... .............................................................. .. ........... .... 294
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services ... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
B. Owner Checks & Services
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................................................\
..... 299
At Least Once a Month
.................................................................. 299
At Least Twice a Year
..................................................................... 299
At Least Once a Year
...................................................................... 300
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ....................................................... 302
D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants .................................................... 303
E. Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
...... 306
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Maintenance Schedule
.
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ~ont.3
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 lun) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.*+
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi
or other commercial
applications.
An Emission Control Service.
~2 The US. Environmental Protection Agency has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful 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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TO BE SERVICED
See Euplnrzatior~ of Scheduled Maintennitce
Sercices following Schedules I and II.
ITEM
NO.
2 I Chassis Lubrication
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque
(3.E Engine, VIN Code T)*
41
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection
Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection (3.4L Engine,
VIN Code X)*
81
Transaxle Service
10 I Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only)**
14 Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection**
T
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
Every other oil change.
At
6,000 Miles (10 000 km) and then every
15,000 Miles (25 000 !an) or as necessary.
At
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) and then every
l5,000 Miles (25 000 km).
See Explmution of Scheduled Muinterzance Services
following Schedules I and II.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
Every 30:000 Miles (50 000 km).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services t~ont.3
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change’:-Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils for 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 1OW-30) see the Index under
Engine OiZ. If your vehicle is equipped with an
Engine Oil-Change Indicator (EOCI)
, the
indicator will show you when to change oil. See
the
Index under Driver Information Center.
2 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 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3.1L
Code T engine only)‘x- Check the torque of the
mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -For
long wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See the
Index under Tires, Inspection G. 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.
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a The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful 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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