2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE air filter

Table of Contents (cont'd)
Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care
Section
7
Section
6
Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance InspectionsRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records
Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped)
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
Brakes
Bulb ReplacementWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for you.
With these systems, you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle
also has a flow
-through ventilation system described
later in this section.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger
compartment air filter. For more information, see
ªPassenger Compartment Air Filterº in the Index.
Comfort Controls Personalization
(If Equipped)
This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their own climate control settings for temperature,
air delivery mode and fan speed. The personal choice
settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used
to enter the vehicle. After the button with the unlock
symbol on a remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed,
and the ignition is in ON, the climate control will adjust
to the last settings of the identified driver. The settings
can also be changed by pressing one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver's door, until you
hear two beeps. When adjustments are made, the new
settings are automatically saved for that driver.
Standard Climate Control System
Fan Knob
The left knob regulates the force of the air coming
through the system. Turn the knob clockwise to increase
the fan speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan
speed. Push this knob to turn the fan off. The fan must
be on to run the air conditioning compressor.
Temperature Knob
The right knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it toward the blue area
for cooler air. Turn it toward the red area for warmer air.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
6
-19 Supercharger Oil
6
-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-23 Engine Coolant
6
-26 Radiator Pressure Cap
6
-26 Power Steering Fluid
6
-27 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-29 Brakes6
-32 Battery
6
-34 Bulb Replacement
6
-43 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-44 Tires
6
-54 Appearance Care
6
-54 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-56 Care of Safety Belts
6
-58 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-60 Sheet Metal Damage
6
-61 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-62 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-63 Electrical System
6
-67 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
6
-72 Replacement Bulbs
6
-72 Capacities and Specifications
6
-73 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-11 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar), here's what you will see:
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Power Steering Fluid
C. Automatic Transaxle
Fluid DipstickD. Brake Master Cylinder
E. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
F. Radiator Pressure CapG. Engine Oil Dipstick
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is on the driver's side of the
engine compartment. See ªEngine Compartment
Overviewº in the Index for more information on location.
To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter do
the following:
1. Loosen the two clips on top of the air cleaner housing
and lift the filter cover tabs out of the housing.
2. Push the air cleaner housing cover toward the
engine, compressing the hose.3. Pull out the filter.
4. Check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter and
make sure the filter cover tabs position through the
slots in the housing. A notch on the sides of the filter
cover will indicate the correct engagement.
5. Fasten the two clips on the top of the housing when
you are finished.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.

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NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause
a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter in place
when you're driving.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, the outside air entering
the vehicle is routed through a filter. The filter removes
certain particles from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more
quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be
replaced early.
The particle filter is located
under a removeable panel at
the base of the windshield
on the passenger's side.
The filter should be replaced as part of the routine
scheduled maintenance. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in
the Index for replacement intervals. See your dealer for
details on changing the filter.
Once you remove your filter, if you choose not to
replace it, it will not damage your vehicle. However, the
air will no longer be filtered.

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Replacement Bulbs
Front Outside Lamps Bulb Number
Parking/Turn Lamps 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp
Low Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Outside Lamps Bulb Number
Taillamps 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-Up Lamps 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stoplamps 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn 3157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For service information on other bulbs, contact your
dealer's service department.
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English
and metric conversions. Please refer to ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index for more information.
Capacities
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . .
Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . . . . . . .
When draining or replacing torque converter, more
fluid may be needed.
Cooling System10.0 quarts (9.5 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase
Oil change with filter change 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . .
Fuel Tank18.5 U.S. gallons (70.0 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire PressureSee Tire
-Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information label on the rear edge
of the driver's door.
Air Conditioning
RefrigerantSee refrigerant charge label . . . . . . . . .
under the hood.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill
to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.

6-73 Wheel Nut Torque
100 lb-ft (140 N´m)
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code
3800 V6 Engine (L36) K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine (L67) 1. . . . . . . . . .
TypeV6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement3.8L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio
3800 V6 Engine (L36) 9:4:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine (L67) 8:5:1. . . . . . .
Horsepower
3800 V6 Engine (L36) 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine (L67) 240. . . . . . . .
Firing Order1
-6-5-4-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter GM Part No. 25096932. . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part No. 25654414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter GM Part No. 25010792. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter GM Part No. 25121942. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Filter GM Part No. 24206433. . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs GM Part No. 25161444*. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22 inches (56 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*On 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine (Code 1) only, this
replaces original spark plug NGK Type PTR4B
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Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 112.2 inches (285.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread Width
Front 62.4 inches (158.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 62.3 inches (158.2 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 202.6 inches (514.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 73.8 inches (187.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 56.0 inches (142.2 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .