Service Intervals & Specifications

1991 Pontiac LeMans LE, 2D Hatchback, Automatic, 3T40/MD9SECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Normal Service: Miles Severe Service: Miles
Oil & Filter 7500 3000
Air Filter 30,000 (1) 30,000
A/T Transaxle Fluid 100,000 15,000
M/T Transaxle Fluid (2) (2)
Cam Timing Belt 60,000 60,000
Coolant 30,000 30,000
Fuel Filter 30,000 30,000
Spark Plugs 30,000 30,000
(1) As necessary if operated in dusty conditions.
(2) Does not require service.
V-BELT ADJUSTMENT TENSION (1)

Application Lbs. (kg)
A/C Drive Belt
New Belt 155 (70.3)
Used Belt 80 (36.3)
Alternator
New Belt 90 (40.8)
Used Belt 77 (34.9)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (kg) using belt tension gauge.
RENDER: 1.0x

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