2009 PONTIAC G6 fuel filter

Service............................................................5-4
Accessories and Modications..........................5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-5
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-5
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle......................................................5-6
Fuel................................................................5-6
Gasoline Octane............................................5-7
Gasoline Specications....................................5-7
California Fuel...............................................5-7
Additives.......................................................5-8
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)..................................5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-9
Filling the Tank............................................5-10
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-12
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-12
Hood Release..............................................5-13
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-14
Engine Oil...................................................5-21
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-24
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(3.5 L V6 Engine)......................................5-26Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (All Other Engines).....5-27
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6 Engines)............5-29
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(3.9L Engine)............................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-32
Engine Coolant.............................................5-33
Pressure Cap...............................................5-37
Engine Overheating.......................................5-37
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-39
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-39
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-40
Brakes........................................................5-42
Battery........................................................5-45
Jump Starting...............................................5-46
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-51
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-51
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Sedan)...................................................5-53
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (3.5 L V6 Engine) on
page 5-26orEngine Air Cleaner/Filter (All Other
Engines) on page 5-27.
B. Engine Coolant Bleed Valve.
C.Power Steering Fluid on page 5-39.
D. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid (2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6
Engines) on page 5-29orAutomatic Transmission
Fluid (3.9L Engine) on page 5-29.
E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-21.
F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-21.
G. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-33.
H. Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System on page 5-32.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 5-42.
J.Battery on page 5-45.
K. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-40.
L.Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-112.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down and check the level.
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine 5.0 qt 4.7 L
3.5L and 3.9L Engines 4.0 qt 3.8 L
3.6L Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L
Fuel Tank 16.3 gal 61.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
*Transmission uid capacity is approximate. SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L L4, 3.5L and 3.6L V6
Engines) on page 5-29orAutomatic Transmission Fluid (3.9L Engine) on page 5-29for information on checking
uid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
2.4L L4 Engine B Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
3.5L V6 Engine K Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
3.5L V6 Engine N Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
3.6L V6 Engine 7 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
3.9L V6 Engine 1 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
(3.5 L V6 Engine) on page 5-26or
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (All Other
Engines) on page 5-27.•••
2.4L (Code B) L4 and 3.5L (Code N) V6
Engines Only: Change automatic
transmission uid and lter (severe
service only).See footnote (h).•••
3.9L (Code 1) V6 Engine Only: Change
automatic transmission uid and lter
(severe service).See footnote (h).•••
3.9L (Code 1) V6 Engine Only: Change
automatic transmission uid and lter
(normal service).•
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-4
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-75
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-8
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-109
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.........................5-26, 5-27
Air Conditioning......................................3-20, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-33
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Airbag System................................................1-61
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-75
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-67
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-74
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-68
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-66
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-63
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-70
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-69
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-70Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-35
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-107
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-104
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-108
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-105
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-103
Finish Care...............................................5-106
Finish Damage..........................................5-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-104
Interior Cleaning........................................5-102
Leather....................................................
5-104
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-107
Tires........................................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-106
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Audio System.................................................3-52
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-68
Backglass Antenna......................................3-70
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