2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE engine oil

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-19.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021806, in Canada
89021807).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
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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/Filter 15287103 —
Engine Oil Filter 24460713 PF2244G
Spark Plugs 12599232 41-981
Windshield Wiper Blade (Hook Type)
Driver’s Side — 16 inches (40 cm) 10344209 —
Passenger’s Side — 22 inches (55 cm) 10344210 —
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Door
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Manual Door Locks....................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-10
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-36
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-36
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-40
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-38
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-15
City...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-29
Winter........................................................4-24
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-77
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-78
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-78
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-78Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-78
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-80
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-34
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Coolant......................................................5-19
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-29
Cooling System Inspection............................6-20
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-28
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-25
Overheating................................................5-23
Reduced Power Light...................................3-34
Starting......................................................2-19
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-15
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-75
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-59
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-10
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-19
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-20
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-50
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-60
Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-20
Engine Cooling System................................6-20
Exhaust System..........................................6-19
Fuel System...............................................6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-19
Steering and Suspension..............................6-19
Throttle System...........................................6-20
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-21
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-35
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-46
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-15
Fog ...........................................................3-14
Mirror Reading............................................3-15
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-26
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-4
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-24
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-28
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Charging System.........................................3-27
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-29
Highbeam On.............................................3-34
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-29
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Oil Pressure...............................................3-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-25
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Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-30
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-30
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-23
O
Odometer......................................................3-22
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-32
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-16
Older Children, Restraints................................1-18
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-30
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-20
Outside
Manual Mirror.............................................2-30
Power Mirrors.............................................2-30
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-25
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
Shifting Out of............................................2-26
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-27
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-27
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-13
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-19
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-21
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-24
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-25
Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......................1-17
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-37
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-14
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-15
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-15
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-78
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-34
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-19
Steering Fluid.............................................5-29
Windows....................................................2-12
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-17
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