2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 302

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. 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. {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). 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. 5-22