~l
device prevents over-tightening. To install,
turn the cap clockwise until you hear a
click. This signals
that
the cap is fully
seated.
NOTICE:
If
you
must replace this
cap,
use
only
a cop with these same features. Failure
to use the correct
cap
can
cause
a serious
malfunction
of
the system. A correct
replacement
cap
may be obtained from your
Old.mobile or
GM
dealer.
CATALYTIC
CONVERTER-See
page
67
for catalytic converter information.
SAFETY
HOOD
LATCHES
• Unlock the hood by pulling the hood
lock release lever labeled
"HOOD"
located inside the car
to
the left
of
the
parking brake foot pedal.
• With the hood released, the hood may
be raised by pushing upward on the
secondary latch located in the opening
between the front end panel and the
hood just to the right
of
the center line.
Every
6 months
or
7,500 miles
(12000
kilometres),
whichever occurs first,
lubricate hood latch and hood hinge
assembly
as
follows:
1.
Wipe
off any accumulation
of
dirt or
contamination on latch parts.
2. Apply Lubriplate
or
equivalent
to
latch
pilot bolts and latch locking plate.
3. Apply light engine oil
to
all pivot points
in release mechanism, as well as primary
and secondary latch mechanisms.
4. Lubricate hood hinges, linkage, pivot
points
and
springs.
5.
Make
hood hinge and latch mechanism
functional; check to assure the assembly
is
working correctly.
ENGINE
OIL
AND
FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
•
Use
only
SE
quality engine oils (see
markings on containers).
• Change oil each 7,s00 miles (12 000
kilometres) or once a year, whichever
occurs first.
Change oil filter at the fIrst
oil change and each second oil change
after
that,
if
you drive more
than
7,s00
miles
(12000
kilometres) per year.
If
you change the oil once a year, change
the filter each time you change oil.
• Change oil and nIter each 3,000 miles
(4800
kilometres)
or
3 months
if
you
often:
- drive in dusty areas
- pull a trailer
- idle for long periods
- drive
4 miles
(6
kilometres) or less in
freezing weather.
• After driving in a dust storm, change the
oil and
nIter as soon as you
can.
• The oil and nIter change intervals for .
your engine are based on the
use
of
SE
quality oils and high quality filters like
AC
oil filters.
Use
of non-SE oils or oil
change intervals longer than listed in this
manual could reduce engine life and
might affect your warranty.
• Your engine was filled with an
SE
quality engine oil when it was. built. You
do not
have
to change this oil before the
suggested change period.
Check the oil
level often when your engine
is
new .
Keep in mindyour engine may use more
oil when it
is
new.
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