Pontiac 2006 Model Vehicle User Manual


 
120,000 Miles (192 000 km)
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 5-62 for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. (See footnote +.)
Replace engine air cleaner filter (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 5-20 for more information.
Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
48 months, whichever occurs first). Visually inspect
belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage.
Replace belt if necessary. An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Inspect for tappet noise and engine vibration.
Adjust valve clearance to factory specifications
if necessary (or every 48 months, whichever occurs
first). An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap gasket, and lines for
damage or leaks (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). Replace parts as needed. An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
Change transfer case fluid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
Change rear differential fluid when doing frequent
trailer towing.
Change manual transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles
(48 000 km) only if your vehicle is used to tow a
trailer.
Change automatic transaxle fluid every 60,000 miles
(96 000 km) 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.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid does not require changing.
See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-19 for the proper fluid to use.
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