2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE oil

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. See
Engine Oil Life System on page 252.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 254for more
information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation
on page 293for 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 257for 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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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals
specied to help ensure the safety, dependability
and emission control performance of your
vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant
to perform these underhood checks at each
fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 247for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 257for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the
windshield washer uid reservoir and add
the proper uid if necessary. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 269for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear
and make sure they are inated to the correct
pressures. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 292.
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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 Oil
(2.4L L4
engine)Engine 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, see
Engine Oil on page 247.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.0L L4
engine)The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard may
be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should
look for and use only an oil that
meets GM Standard GM4718M.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all
the requirements for your vehicle.
For the proper viscosity, see
Engine Oil on page 247.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 257.
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).
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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 A3076C
Engine Oil Filter 12605566 PF457G
Spark Plugs
2.4L Engine 12598004 41-103
2.0L Engine 12590701 41-102
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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Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...... 136
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 254
Battery..................................................... 273
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 138
Coolant.................................................... 257
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 137
Cooling System Inspection....................... 352
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 356
Engine Compartment Overview................ 244
Exhaust..................................................... 91
Oil ........................................................... 247
Oil Life System........................................ 252
Overheating............................................. 260
Reduced Power Light............................... 143
Starting...................................................... 80
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 120
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 373
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 26
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 254
Finish Damage............................................ 322
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 187Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 110
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 113
Flat Tire...................................................... 302
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 256
Manual Transmission................................ 256
Power Steering........................................ 268
Windshield Washer.................................. 269
Fog Lamps.................................................. 120
Fuel............................................................ 237
Additives.................................................. 238
California Fuel.......................................... 238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 242
Filling Your Tank...................................... 240
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 239
Gage....................................................... 144
Gasoline Octane...................................... 237
Gasoline Specications............................ 237
Low Warning Light................................... 145
System Inspection.................................... 351
Fuses
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 327
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 326
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 329
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Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 108
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 120
Cluster..................................................... 128
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 274
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 61
Keys............................................................. 60
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 286
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 121
Fog .......................................................... 120
Mirror Reading......................................... 120
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 37
Latches, Seatback......................................... 11License Plate Lamps................................... 282
Lift Seat, Power............................................ 12
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 131
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 135
Brake System Warning............................. 134
Charging System..................................... 134
Electronic Stability Control........................ 136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 137
Highbeam On.......................................... 143
Low Coolant Warning............................... 138
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 145
Malfunction Indicator................................ 138
Oil Pressure............................................. 142
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 132
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 130
Reduced Engine Power............................ 143
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 130
Security................................................... 143
Service Vehicle Soon............................... 144
Traction Control System........................... 136
Trunk Ajar................................................ 144
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 120
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 200
389

Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 93
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®........ 93
Outside Manual Mirror............................... 93
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 94
MP3 ............................................................ 176
MyGMLink.com............................................ 365
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................... 76
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 355
O
Odometer.................................................... 129
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 206
Oil
Engine..................................................... 247
Pressure Light.......................................... 142
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 252
Older Children, Restraints............................. 27
Online Owner Center................................... 365
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual.......... 94
Other Warning Devices................................ 110Outlet Adjustment........................................ 126
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 121
Outside
Manual Mirror............................................ 93
Power Mirrors............................................ 94
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 322
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................... 87
Shifting Out of........................................... 89
Parking
Brake......................................................... 86
Over Things That Burn.............................. 90
Parking Your Vehicle..................................... 89
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services..... 336
Part B - Owner Checks and Services........... 346
Part C - Periodic Maintenance
Inspections............................................... 351
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants................................................ 353
Part E - Maintenance Record....................... 357
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 132
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