Pontiac Sunfire 2003 - Maintenance Schedule; Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services; Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Maintenance Schedule ......................................6-2
Introduction ...................................................6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................6-2
Maintenance Requirements ..............................6-2
How This Section is Organized .........................6-3
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...........6-4
Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....................6-4
Selecting the Right Schedule ...........................6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ..............6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ......6-13
Part B: Owner Checks and Services ................6-18
At Each Fuel Fill ..........................................6-18
At Least Once a Month .................................6-18
At Least Twice a Year ...................................6-18
At Least Once a Year ...................................6-19
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections .........6-22
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection ............................6-22
Exhaust System Inspection ............................6-22
Fuel System Inspection ..................................6-22
Engine Cooling System Inspection ...................6-22
Throttle System Inspection .............................6-22
Brake System Inspection ................................6-23
Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection ...........6-23
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-24
Part E: Maintenance Record ...........................6-26
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
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