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Service & Appearance  Care 
Engine  Specifications 
VIN Engine Code ........................................... 
Type ................................................................ 
Displacement .................................................. 
Compression Ratio .......... ....... .. .. .. ..... ............. 
Firing  Order ...................... .. ....................... ... .. 
Thermostat  Temperature  Specification . . . . . . . . . 
31 00 V6 Engine 
D 
V6 
3.1 Liters 
8.5:1 
1-2-3-4-5-6 
195°F  (91°C) 
3800 V6 Engine 
1 
V6 
3.8 Liters 
9.0: 
1 
1-6-5-4-3-2 
195°F  (91°C) 
Normal  Maintenance  Replacement Parts 
Air Cleaner Element ....................................... AC Type  A-773C  AC Type  A-974C 
Engine 
Oil Filter ............................................. AC  Type  PF-51  AC Type  PF-47 
PCV  Valve 
................. .. ................... .... ... . . . ...... AC  Type  CV-789C  AC  Type  CV-892C 
Spark  Plugs 
...... . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type  oR43TS  AC  Type  41-600 
Remote  Lock Control Batteries  (2) 
............... DL 2016  DL 2016 
Gap:  0.045 
inch (1.14 
mm) Gap:  0.060 inch  (1.52 mm) 
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6. Transaxle  Service - Change both 
the  fluid  and filter  every 
15,000 miles 
(25 000 ltm) if the vehicle  is mainly 
driven  under  one  or more of these 
conditions: 
In  heavy  city  traffic where  the 
outside  temperature  regularly 
reaches 
90°F (32°C) or higher. 
In  hilly  or mountainous  terrain. 
When doing  frequent trailer  towing. 
Uses such  as  found  in  taxi, police 
car  or delivery  service. 
If  you  do  not  use your vehicle  under 
any  of these  conditions,  change both 
the 
fluid and  filter  every 100,000 miles 
(166 000 ltm) . 
7. Spark  Plug Replacement::' - 
Replace  spark plugs with the proper 
type. See 
Replacement  Parts in the 
Index. 
8. Spark  Plug  Wire  Inspection''- 
Inspect for  burns,  cracks  or other 
damage. Check  the  boot fit at the 
distributor  or coils  and at  the  spark 
plugs.  Replace  wires 
as needed. 
9. Exhaust  Gas  Recirculation  (EGR) 
System  1nspection':t 
- Conduct 
the 
EGR system service  as described 
in  the  service  manual. 
To purchase  a 
service  manual,  see 
Service 
Publications 
in  the Index. 
IO. Air  Cleaner  Filter  Replacement+- 
Replace  every  30,000 miles 
(50 000 ltm) or more often  under 
dusty  conditions. 
Ask your dealer 
for  the  proper  replacement  intervals 
for  your driving  conditions. 
11. Air Cleaner  Inspection''? - Inspect 
all  hoses  and  ducts  for  proper 
hookup.  Make sure  the  valve works 
properly. 
1nspection';:t - Inspect  fuel tank, 
cap  and  lines  for damage 
or leaks. 
Inspect  fuel cap gasket for  an even 
filler  neck  imprint  or  any damage. 
Replace  parts  as  needed.  Periodic 
replacement  of the  fuel  filter 
is not 
required. 
12. Fuel  Tank,  Cap  and  Lines 
13. Engine  Timing  and  Distributor 
Check 
(3100 Code D engine 
only)'xt 
- Adjust  the timing  to  the 
underhood  label specifications. 
Inspect  the inside  and  outside 
of the 
distributor  cap  and  rotor  for cracks, 
carbon  tracking  and  corrosion. 
Clean  or replace  as needed. 
NOTE: To determine  your engine's 
displacement  and  code, see 
Engine 
Identification 
in  the Index. 
': = An  Enzission  Control Service. 
t = The U.S. Environmental  Protection Agency 
or the  California  Air Resources  Boa1.d has 
determined  that  the  failure 
to pelform  this 
maintenance  item  will 
not nullify the 
emission  warranty 
or limit recall  liability 
prior 
to fhe  completion of ~~ehicle  useful  life. 
General 
Motors: however,  urges that all 
recornmended  maintenance services be 
performed  at the  indicated  intervals and  the 
maintenance  be  recorded 
in "Section E: 
Maintenance Record." 
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