2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE engine

Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
*If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC),
it also has the GM Oil Life System, a computer system
that lets you know when to change the oil and lter. This
is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you
must reset the system every time the oil is changed.When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE OIL SOON message on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-38.Change
your oil as soon as possible within the next two times
you stop for fuel. See Engine Oil on page 5-13.It
is possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an
oil change is necessary for over a year. However,
your engine oil and lter must be changed at least once
a year and at this time the system must be reset. It is
also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at
the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System
on page 5-16 for information on resetting the system.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-20.
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5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change the
engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more
information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
25,000 Miles (40 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more
information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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35,000 Miles (56 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.
50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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❑Change automatic transmission uid and lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the uid and lter at 100,000 miles
(160 000 km).
55,000 Miles (88 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more
information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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65,000 Miles (104 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
70,000 Miles (112 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace
the lter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty conditions,
inspect lter at every engine oil change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more
information.
80,000 Miles (128 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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85,000 Miles (136 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace engine air cleaner lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
95,000 Miles (152 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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100,000 Miles (160 000 km)
❑Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC): The
Engine Oil Life System will tell you when to change
the engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil Life
System on page 5-16.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
❑Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and lter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs rst).An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑Change automatic transmission uid and lter if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If you have not used your vehicle under severe service
conditions listed previously and, therefore, have not
changed your automatic transmission uid, change both
the uid and lter.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
❑Drain, ush, and rell cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occurs rst).
This service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-19for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Visually inspect
belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage.
Replace belt if necessary.An Emission Control
Service.
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