Service and maintenance 11-11 – Pontiac 2009 Vibe User Manual
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115,000 Miles (184 000 km)
❑
Change engine oil and filter
(or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). An Emission
Control Service.
❑
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection
and Rotation on page 9-53 for
proper rotation pattern and
additional information.
(See footnote +.)
❑
Inspect engine air cleaner filter
if you are driving in dusty
conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
120,000 Miles (192 000 km)
❑
Change engine oil and filter
(or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first). An Emission
Control Service.
❑
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection
and Rotation on page 9-53
for proper rotation pattern
and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
❑
Replace engine air cleaner filter
(or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9-12
for more information.
❑
Replace passenger compartment
air filter.
❑
Inspect engine accessory
drive belts (or every 48 months,
whichever occurs first). Visually
inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage.
Replace belt if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
❑
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
❑
Inspect for tappet noise and
engine vibration. Adjust valve
clearance to factory specifications
if necessary (or every 48 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
❑
Inspect fuel tank, cap, cap
gasket, and lines for damage
or leaks (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). Replace
parts as needed. An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑
Change manual transmission
fluid every 30,000 miles
(48 000 km) only if your vehicle
is used to tow a trailer.
❑
Change automatic transmission
fluid every 60,000 miles
(96 000 km) if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
− In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
− In hilly or mountainous terrain.
− When doing frequent trailer
towing.
− Uses such as found in taxi,
police, or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under
any of these conditions, the fluid
does not require changing.
See Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11-18
for the proper fluid to use.
Service and Maintenance
11-11
2009 - Pontiac Vibe Owner Manual