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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps
are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and
close it firmly.
3800 Supercharged Engine
(If Equipped)
Your Pontiac may have a 3800 Supercharged engine.
The supercharger is a device which is designed to pump
more air into the engine than it
would normally use.
This air mixed with fuel, creates increased engine
power. Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven
from
an
engine accessory drive
belt, increased pressure
is available at all driving conditions.
The powertrain control module (PCM) works with a
vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure
required during specific driving conditions. When this
increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as during
idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the
supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass.
All of these controls, working together provide high
performance character and fuel efficiency in the
3800
Supercharged engine.
Engine Oil
LOW OIL
LEVEL
If
the LOW
OIL
LEVEL
light on the instrument
panel comes on, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away.
For more information, see
"Low Oil Level Light" in
the Index. You should
check your engine oil
level regularly; this is an
added reminder.
It's a good idea to check your 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.
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