How To Check And Add Oil; Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Pontiac 2004 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

How to Check and Add Oil

Park the vehicle on a level surface. Check oil only when
the engine is cold. Allow the engine to cool two to
three hours after running.
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CAUTION:
If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug
while the engine is hot, pressure may cause
hot oil to blow out of the oil fill hole. You may
be burned. Do not remove the plug until the
engine cools.
1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug before
removing it.
2. Remove the oil fill plug.
3. The oil level is correct when it just reaches the
bottom of the threads of the inspection hole.
4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.
Tighten to 88 lb-in (10 Y).
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

The engine air cleaner/filter is located in the engine
compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for
more information on location.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50,000 km).
If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
filter at each engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from
the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains "caked" with dirt,
a new filter is required.