1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC Owners Manual

How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some
of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. You will find a list of
publications and how to get them in this manual. See
“Service Publications”
in the Index.
“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop
for fuel. It also
explains what you
can easily do to help keep your
vehicle
in good condition.
“Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products
GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it down in this part. This will help you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition,
it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
we at Gen ~ ~11 Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good workmg condition. But we don’t know
exactly how you’ll drive
it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you
may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other
ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in the schedules in this section.
So please read tlvs
section and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your Pontiac dealer.
This
part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine
GM parts. The proper fluids
and lubricants to
use are listed in Part
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before
you or anyone eke drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
cany passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in
driving
limits.
the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules
is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
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Maintenance Schedule
Schedule I Definition
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is
true for your vehicle:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used
for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial
application. your vehicle.
=Schedule
I Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months,
Whichever
Occurs First
Every
6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or 6 months,
Whichever
Occurs First
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000
Miles (25
000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first)
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Chassis Lubrication
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection (3.4L Code
X engine only)
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Maintenance Schedule
1
Follow Schedule IT only if none of the conditions from
Schedule
I is true.
Schedule I1 Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
whichever occurs first)
occurs first)
Engine
Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months,
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles
(25 000 km)
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
(or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months,
whichever occurs first)
Spark
Plug Replacement
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 knl)
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection (3.4L Code X
engine only)
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I ,Maintenance Schedule I I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,008 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California
Air Resources Board 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. We, however, urge that
all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage
(or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).
CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index
for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
[7 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or even
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
I I i
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
c] Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage
(or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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