Pontiac 2006 Automobile User Manual


 
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 filter. See Engine Oil Life
System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote *)
Vehicles without Driver Information Center: Change
engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-51 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information. (See footnote +.)
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter 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 fluid, change both
the fluid and filter.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush, and refill cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).
This service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-19 for 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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