1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Long Tkip/Highway. Maintenance Schedule
50,000 MiZes (83 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proner
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE I
I ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: I MILEAGE
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever mwrs first).
MILEAGE An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance ‘Schedule
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?.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
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?.)
67,500 Miles (I12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE I
:
MILEAGE *‘“IJAL SERVICED BY:
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1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occ\
urs fiist).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever o\
ccurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE I
I DATE I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fist).
MILEAGE An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
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Long TripLHighway Maintenance Schedule
0 0
0
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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.)..)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level \
and add oil as
needed (or every
36 months, whichever occws fist). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in
this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote.)..)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Sewice.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (I 66 000 km)
Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
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 r\
eaches 90°F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
(32°C) or higher.
DATE I
MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
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 Service.
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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
pe~orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
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
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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At Least Twice a Year At Least Once 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.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
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 of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning’’ in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle 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.
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in
Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also 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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Starter Switch Check
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below. Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI) Check
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both
the parking brake (see “Parking
around the vehicle.
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
I A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you
or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on
a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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