1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 257

Supercharged Engine (Option) Your Bonneville may have 3800 Supercharged engine. a The superchargeris a device which is designed pump to more air into the engine than it would normally use. This air mixed with fuel, creates increased engine power. Since the supercharger a pump and is driven is from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure is available at all driving conditions. Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. CHECK OIL LEVEL The Powertrain Control Module (PCM), works witha vacuum control to regulate the increased pressure required during specific driving conditions. When this increased pressure or boost not desired, such during is as idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the For more information, see "Check Oil Level in Light" supercharger is pumping routed througha bypass. is the Index. You should check your engineoil level All of these controls, working together provide high regularly; this isan added reminder. performance characterand fuel efficiency in the 38010 V6 Supercharged engine. It's a good ideato check your engine every timeyou oil get fuel.In order to get accurate reading, the must an oil The-powersteering pump uses remote reservoir a be warm and the vehicle must be level ground. on mounted on the throttle and cruise control cable bracket. See "Maintenance Schedule" the Indexfor when you in should checkthe fluid. I ' .: . . ? , - ... - . , . 1 6-12