2003 PONTIAC VIBE spark plugs

6-5 California Fuel
If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it
is designed to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If this fuel is not available in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may
turn on (see ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in the Index)
and your vehicle may fail a smog
-check test. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused
by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by
your warranty.
Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,
allowing your emission control system to work properly.
You should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and
ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in
your area to contribute to clean air. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if
they comply with the specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don't use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel
system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage wouldn't be covered under your
warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane
-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does
not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels
containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and
the performance of the emission control system may be
affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer
for service.

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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter GM Part No. 88969107. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil
Filter (Code 8) GM Part No. 88971573. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil
Filter (Code L) GM Part No. 88969580. . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part No. 88970273. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV Valve
(Code 8 base model) GM Part No. 94859406. . . . . .
PCV Valve
(Code 8 AWD Model) GM Part No. 94859404. . . . .
PCV Valve (Code L) GM Part No. 88969512. . . . . . . Spark Plugs
1.8L Engine (Code 8) DENSO SK16R11,. . . . . . . .
NGK IFR5A11 or
GM Part No. 94859448
Gap: 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
1.8L Engine (Code L) DENSO SK20R11,. . . . . . . .
NGK IFR6A11 or
GM Part No. 88969637
Gap: 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
*Your engine is fitted with iridium
-tipped spark plugs.
Use only iridium
-tipped spark plugs for better engine
performance.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-26
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
120,000 Miles (200 000 km)

Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
7-36
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
120,000 Miles (200 000 km)

Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
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