Owner checks and services, At each fuel fill, At least once a month – Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix User Manual

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Owner Checks and Services

These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.

Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.

At Each Fuel Fill

It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.

Engine Oil Level Check

Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-14 for further
details.

Engine Coolant Level Check

Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL

®

coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-24 for further details.

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check

Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.
See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-39 for further
details.

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation Check

Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. See Tires on page 5-58 for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to turn the spare tire.
If it moves, tighten it. See Changing a Flat Tire on
page 5-82
.

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