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What kind of oil does a 2000 Grand Am take?

What kind of oil does a 2000 Grand Am take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: 10W-30 (Above -18) 5W-30 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-30 is preferred.
Capacity: 4 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque: 19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

What kind of oil does a Pontiac Grand Am use?

by Johnathan Cronk. Your Pontiac Grand Am’s transmission is responsible for automatically changing gears as the vehicle moves. In order to preserve your transmission and keep it running smoothly, you must have ample transmission fluid. The transmission fluid is specialized oil that lubricates the gears and valve operation.

How to check the transmission fluid in a Pontiac Grand Am?

You can easily check your ATF level in your Grand AM yourself as the dipstick is labeled and the fluid is colored green or red to make it easily noticeable versus motor oil. Keeping the transmission fluid adequate is important to the life of your Grand Am.

What kind of brake fluid does a Grand Am use?

Maintain your hydraulic clutch system with Hydraulic Clutch Fluid, GM part number 12345347, or an equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid. You may use the same brake fluid from Step 2.

What kind of oil pump does a Pontiac have?

The Pontiac oil pump is relatively simple. Its cast body houses two spur gears that draw in, pressurize, and disperse oil throughout the engine. A ball-type pressure-relief valve regulates oil pressure to 40-, 60-, or 80-psi depending on the unit and engine build conditions.

by Johnathan Cronk. Your Pontiac Grand Am’s transmission is responsible for automatically changing gears as the vehicle moves. In order to preserve your transmission and keep it running smoothly, you must have ample transmission fluid. The transmission fluid is specialized oil that lubricates the gears and valve operation.

You can easily check your ATF level in your Grand AM yourself as the dipstick is labeled and the fluid is colored green or red to make it easily noticeable versus motor oil. Keeping the transmission fluid adequate is important to the life of your Grand Am.

What kind of oil does General Motors use?

Additionally, General Motors issues Bulletin # 02-01-39-004B replacing PAG 150 oil with a lower viscocity oil. Thus, TechChoice now indicates PAG 46 (P46D) oil for those vehicles.

What kind of Oil can you put in a Dodge truck?

If your vehicle was originally charged with R12 refrigerant, for example, the oil type specified, ‘mineral’, will not apply. Additionally, General Motors issues Bulletin # 02-01-39-004B replacing PAG 150 oil with a lower viscocity oil.

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