1997 PONTIAC PONTIAC maintenance

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
37,500 Miles (62 500 km) I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index
for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Sewice.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Service.
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +.)
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
El Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger
oil level and add oil as needed
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index
for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
1
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission 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.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain,
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid aadJi’lter do not
require changing.
delivery service.
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150,000 Miles (240 000 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 the
cololing system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly, If
your vehicle has a built-in child
restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps,
latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged
safety belt and built-in child restraint system
parts. If
you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in
child restraint system from doing its
job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts or harness
straps replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag co’verings,
and have them repaired or replaced,
(The’ air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas oftle windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning”
in the Index.
Automatic Tkansaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in
the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in
Part D,
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door
and any folding
seat hardware, Part D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
#exposed
to a! corrosive environment.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing
or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in
the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high eEort or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake,
etc. Check parking
brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, relcord the
date, odometer reading and
who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services”
or “Periodic Maintenance” can
be added on
the following record pages.
Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
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