1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE spark plugs replace

~ Air Conditioning Refrigerants'
I, 1 .c , ;Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you're not sure, ask your Pontiac dealer.
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... K
Displacement ......................... 3.8 Liters
Horsepower
.......................... ,205-hp
3800 Series 11 Engine (L36)
Qpe ..................................... V6
Firing Order ........... I ........... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature
........... 195°F (91°C)
3800 Supercharged Engine (L67)
VIN Engine Code .......... '. ................ 1
Type .................................... V6
Displacement ........................ 3.8 Liters
Horsepower
.......................... .240-hp
Firing Order ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature
.... ; ...... 195°F (91°C)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts'
Air Cleaner Filter ............. AC Type A- 1096C
Engine
Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
Transaxle Filter
............ GM Part No. 8651909
Sparkplugs
......... ; .......... AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ............ 110.8 inches (2 814.3 mm)
Tread Width
Front
................ 60.4 inches (1 534.2 mm)
Length .............. 201.9 inches (5 124.0 mm)
Width ................. 74.6 inches (1 893.2 mm)
Height ................. 55.7 inches (1 414.8 mm)
Rear ........... i ...... 60.3 inches (1 531.6 mm)
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap
and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Sewice. 1
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
I
Control Service.
Control Service.
‘
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
. more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If YOU do not use your vehicle under any of these
c0nditions;thefluid andfilter donot require changing.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ‘SERVICED BY:
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
El Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission
Control Sewice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Control
Service.
Control Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly ,reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do
not require changing.
delivery service.
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I USAGE
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Supercharger Oil (GM Part
NO. 12345982). See “Supercharger
Oil” in the Index.
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant,meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2
Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Optween* Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.4051515) or
1
equivalent. ,
USAGE
izzizz
Assembly,
Pivots,
Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and
Door Hinges,
Fuel Door Hinge
and Re,a
Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrip
conditioning
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent)
or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-puqgose lubricant, Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See ‘‘Replacement
Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters
and spark plugs.
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