1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM Owners Manual

Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may
be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT I
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and
use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@
DEX-COOL’
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Delco Supreme 1 l@ Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake
FLUIDLUBRICANT
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
(GM
Part No. 12377967 or
System
Hydraulic Clutch
No. 12345347 or equivalent
System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
DOT-3
Brake Fluid).
Power Steering
Superlube (GM
Part Cylinders Multi-Pygse
Lubricant,
Key
Lock Transmission Fluid.
Transaxle
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Automatic
or equivalent).
(GM
Part No. 12345349
Transaxle Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
Manual
105001 7 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
Part NO. 1052884 - 1 pint,
System
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Manual lubricant meeting requirements
of Linkage
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Transaxle Shift
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points Engine Oil.
or equivalent.
(GM Part
No. 105 15 15) Washer Solvent
GM
Optikleen@ Washer Solvent Windshield
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent)
or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Purgse Lubricant,
Superlube (GM
Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, dometer 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
ODOMETER
DATE SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
READING
r
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Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Record
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
I I I I
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Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
BY READING
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service
publications and how to report any safety defects.
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Pontiac Cares
What Makes Up Pontiac Cares?
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Pontiac Roadside Assistance
Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation
GM Participation in an Alternative
Dispute Resolution
Program
8- 10 Warranty Information
8-10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
8- 11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
8-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
8- 11 Ordering Service and Owner Publications
in Canada
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