1995 PONTIAC GRAND-AM low oil pressure

Oil Pressure Gage
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems Can be costly and is' nat covered by your
warranty.
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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper
lane
well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under
any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the
next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce
your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to
think you are going
slower than you actually
are.
Befo’re Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well .rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that fiist part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out.
Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Pontiac dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving?
Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major storm system?
Mups: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding
trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions on the container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe
off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat
lamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric. ~~
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a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type 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 a solvent:
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 a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning
ring. (See the previous NOTICE.)
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Part B: Owner Checks and 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
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perfom these underhood checks at eachfuelfill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50
hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for
further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-44
Fifth (5) Position. Manual Transaxle
................ 2-23
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter
AirCleaner .............................. 6-17. 57
Engine Oil
............................... 6- 16. 57
Finish Care
.................................... 6-48
Finish Damage
................................. 6-49
First
(1) Position. Automatic Transaxle ........... 2-20. 21
First (1) Position. Manual Transaxle
................ 2-22
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3- 19
Flash-To-Pass Feature ........................... 2-35
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-21
Fluid Capacities
Chart ........................... 6-55
Fluids and Lubricants
......................... 7-43. 44
Fog Lamp
Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-34
FogLamps
.................................... 2-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Fourth (4) Position. Manual Transaxle .............. 2-23
French Language Manual
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Front Seatback Latches ........................... 1-5
Front Towing Hookups
........................... 5-9
Fuel
Door Release. Remote
......................... 6-5
Gage ...................................... 2-68
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-52
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FillingYourTank ............................. 6-4
-age. Engine Coolant Temperature ............... 2-63
Gage. Fuel .................................... 2-68
Gage. Oil Pressure
.............................. 2-67
GarmentHook
................................. 2-50
Gasolines
for Cleaner Air ......................... 6-3
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................. 4-29
Gear Positions
.............................. 2-22 17.
GloveBox .................................... 2-10
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Glass. Cleaning ................................ 6-46
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer
............... 2-35
Headlamp. Wiring
.............................. 6-54
Headlamps
.................................... 2-34
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-32
Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
...... 8-2
Heater ....................................... 3-2. 3
High Beam Lamps. How to Change ................ 2-35
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-20
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
HoodProp
..................................... 6-8
Hood Release
................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-31
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
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