Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 16

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OB-1
SECTION OB
MAINTENANCE AMD LUBRICATION
CONTENTS
Maintenance Schedule OB-1
Owner Inspections QB-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants OB-7
Fluid Capacities OB-9
PASSENGER CAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NORMAL CAR USE
The maintenance items shown in Schedules I and
II are based on the assumption that your car will be
used as designed:
• To carry passengers and cargo within the limits
shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of
the driver's door,
• On reasonable road surfaces within legal driving
limits,
c On unleaded gasoline.
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE S E R V I C E S
The services listed in the Maintenance Schedules
I and II (Figure 1 - ) are further explained below. When
the following maintenance services are performed,
make sure all parts are replaced and all necessary
repairs are done before driving your car.
I T E M 1
Engine Oil and Oil Filter C h a n g e
ALWAYS USE SF/CC OR SF/CD ENERGY
CONSERVING OILS OF PROPER VISCOSITY
Also, always change oil and filter as soon as possible
after driving in a dust storm. See your Owner's Manual
for further details.
I T E M 2
C h a s s i s Lubrication
Lubricate all grease fittings in suspension and steering
linkage. Lubricate transaxle shift linkage,
clutch
pedal pivot
point and actuator rod, parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and linkage.
I T E M 3
T B I Mounting Bolt Torque
Check torque of mounting bolts and/or nuts.
I T E M 4
Cooling S y s t e m S e r v i c e
Drain, flush and refill system with new coolant.
See your Owner's Manual for further details.
I T E M 5
T r a n s a x l e Service
The manual transaxle fluid does not require changing.