Service Intervals & Specifications

1991 Pontiac Sunbird Base, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Oil & Filter 7,500
Air Filter 30,000
Cam Timing Belt (1)
Coolant 30,000
Fuel Filter (1)
Spark Plugs 30,000
(1) No scheduled replacement interval given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Tension - Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (2)
3.1L (VIN T)
"F" Body
With A/C 85-110 (39-50)
Without A/C 95-140 (43-64)
All Others 50-70 (23-32)
3.4L (VIN X) (3)
3.3L (VIN N) (3)
3.8L (VIN C & L) (3)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension with belt tension gauge.
(2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension reading is not as specified, check belt's operating length or tensioner's operating range. Replace belt as necessary.
(3) Information is not available from manufacturer.
RENDER: 1.0x

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