1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 288

Maintenance Schedule ~~~~ I , t ~~ . Short Ii/ i "' kC " pt " r Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occursfirst). At 6,000 Miles (10 00'0km), Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 15,000 Miks (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and.Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 b : )Engine Accessory D'rive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every months, whichever occws first). 60 Spark Plyg Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Scheduleany if one of these. conditions true for your vehicle: is Most trips are less than 5'to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. - Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer use a carrier on top or of your vehicle. (With some models, should never you tow a trailer.See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.) If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial application. One o the reasons you should follow this schedule if f you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner. These intewals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages...:L