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v Section 7 Maintenanc,e Schedule - -.
IMPORTANT-
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
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RECOMMENDED
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vewcle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
~ This section covers the maintenance required for your affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
Pontiac. Your vehicle needs
these services to retain its levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
safety, dependability and emission control performance. of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
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Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your
Pontiac dealer for details. .- ,! .- .. .. .. .. 1' . '>.. 3 , .. -. ., . -b . ' .: : I .6.
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How This S
The remainder
lection is Organized , . LLPart B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
of this section is divided into five parts: should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep
your
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows vehicle in good condition.
what to have done
and how often. Some ‘of these
services
can be complex, so unless you are technically
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified pefiom.
service center do these jobs.
LLPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Pontiac dealer’s service
qualified
and have the You department or mother qualified semice center should
‘(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.
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to
do some jobs, YOU can. “Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance you to record the maintenance performed on your
work only if you have the required know-how vehicle. ‘Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it down
in this part. This will help you and the proper tools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to.qualify your vehicle for
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warranty repairs.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information
GM publishes. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in the Index.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working 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 this
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 else drives the
vehicle.
These schedules
are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading
Your
Vehicle” in th’e Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
0 use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in 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: driving limits.
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Maintenance Schedule
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Short Ikip/Cit"""'
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these. conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5'to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle. (With some models, you should never
tow a trailer. See
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index.)
taxi, or other commercial application.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down
sooner.
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Short Trip/City Intervals r
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 00'0 km), - Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miks (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel
Tank, Cap and.Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 b): Engine Accessory
D'rive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occws first).
Spark Plyg Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intewals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
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Maintenance Schedule
Long Trip/Highway Definition Long TriplHighway Intervals ~~ ~ ~~ ~
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
is true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil
to break down
slower. I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 bo0 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle’
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emimion Contrul Service.
[3 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or .every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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15,000 Miles -(25 000 km)
0 IChange engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Art Emission Cmtrol Service.
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary, An Emission Control Service. ?
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICER BY:
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
' 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. 3-
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ' ISERVICED BY: I
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
,72,OQO Miles (120 000 km) I 75,OOO'Miles (125 000 km)
c] Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichev'er occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
6 months, whichever occurs first), necessary. An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving ,
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