2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX oil filter

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...........................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-14
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-18
Supercharger Oil..........................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-22
Engine Coolant.............................................5-24
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-27
Engine Overheating.......................................5-27Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-30
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-38
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-39
Brakes........................................................5-40
Battery........................................................5-42
Jump Starting...............................................5-43
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-48
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps.................5-51
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Fog Lamps......5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-54
Back-Up Lamps............................................5-55
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-56
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-57
Tires..............................................................5-58
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-59
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-61
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-64
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-65
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-39.
B. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-42.
C. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 5-43.
D. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-105.
E. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling System
on page 5-30.
F. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure Cap
on page 5-27.
G. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine
compartment). SeePower Steering Fluid on
page 5-38.
H. Supercharger Oil Fill Location (If Equipped).
SeeSupercharger Oil on page 5-19.I. Electric Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 5-30.
J. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-14.
K. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-14.
L. Engine Coolant Bleed Valve. See “How to Add
Coolant to the Radiator” underCooling System on
page 5-30.
M. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking
the Fluid Level” underAutomatic Transaxle Fluid
on page 5-22.
N. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 5-40.
O. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
5-13

How to Check and Add Oil
{CAUTION:
If you remove the supercharger oil ll plug
while the engine is hot, pressure may cause
hot oil to blow out of the oil ll hole. You may
be burned. Do not remove the plug until the
engine cools.
Park the vehicle on a level
surface. Check oil only
when the engine is
cold. Allow the engine to
cool two to three hours
after running.1. Clean the area around the oil ll plug before
removing it.
2. Remove the oil ll plug.
3. The oil level is correct when it just reaches the
bottom of the threads of the inspection hole.
4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.
Tighten to 88 lb-in (10Y).
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/lter is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
more information on location.
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/lter at the MaintenanceII
intervals and replace at the rst oil change after
50,000 miles (83 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4for more information. If you are driving
in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the lter at each engine
oil change.
5-20

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12for more information.
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.3 lbs 1.0 kg
Automatic Transaxle 7.4 quarts 7.0 L
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3800 V6 Engine
3800 V6 Supercharged Engine11.2 quarts
11.2 quarts10.6 L
10.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.3 quarts 4.1 L
Fuel Tank 17.0 gallons 64.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding uid, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
5-108

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life
system. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-18.An Emission Control
Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.An Emission Control Service.
See footnotes † and (m).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-58.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transaxle uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
6-5

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your GM dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberACDelco®
Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter24508572
10351258A1614C
Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF-47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 10406026 —
Spark Plugs 12568387 41-101
Windshield Wiper Blades (Hook Type)
22.0 inches (56.0 cm)88986197 —
6-13

D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Entry Lighting.....................................3-18
Delayed Exit Lighting.......................................3-19
Delayed Locking.............................................2-11
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-49
DIC Controls and Displays....................3-49, 3-57
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-69
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-18
City...........................................................4-22
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-19
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-33
Winter........................................................4-28
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-29
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-103
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-104
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-103
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-105
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-103
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-44
Coolant......................................................5-24
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-43
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-43
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-29
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-23
Supercharger Oil.........................................5-19
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)......................4-10
Warning Light.............................................3-42
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
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