Pontiac 1955 Owner's Manual page 58

SEASHORE VS. DESERT—A driver whose car is subjected to
damp, salt air near the ocean might have to give more than average
attention to body and appearance services. On the other hand,
motorists driving in desert country have to contend with problems
of avoiding engine overheating and excessive wear from dust and
sand particles.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It would be impractical to prepare a schedule that would cover the
services required to maintain a car under all types of driving condi
tions. We, therefore, have prepared a schedule that gives our recom
mendations for the minimum services required when the car is being
driven under average driving conditions. The maintenance intervals
given should be reduced or increased according to the information
given in the sections on General Service, Chassis and Body Lubrica
tion, Engine Lubrication, and Tune-N-Test.
MILEAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Mileage Interval
Lubricate Chassis and Body 2,000
Check Hydra-Matic Fluid Level 2,000
Check Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Level 2,000
Change Engine Oil 3,000 to 4,000
Rotate Tires 4,000
Change Oil Filter Element 10,000
Change Hydra-Matic Fluid 25,000
Lubricate Universal Joints 25,000
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Spring Fall
Tune-N-Test
Clean Air Cleaners and Crankcase Ventilators.
Add Anti-Freeze
Add Rust Preventive
Lubricate Distributor
Lubricate Carburetor Accelerator Pump Arm. .
Safe-T-Check
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Reason
Adjust Brakes Refer to page 25.
Adjust Steering Refer to page 27.
Check Front Wheel Alignment Refer to page 27.
Lubricate Front Wheel Bearings Whenever drums are removed
for other service.
Rear Axle Refer to page 29.
Synchro-Mesh Transmission Refer to page 29.
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