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Question posted by pfeiferhusty on September 4th, 2014

What Oil Type And Weight Should Be Used In A Pontiac Sunfire-2001-engine-2200sfi

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 6th, 2014 3:29 PM
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Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum

Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines

starburst symbol. Failure to use the

recommended oil can result in engine damage not

covered by your warranty.

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2001 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 22628180 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
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Owner's Manual - Page 12

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Owner's Manual - Page 50

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Owner's Manual - Page 90

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Owner's Manual - Page 207

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Owner's Manual - Page 208

...first 1,000 miles D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that of the added weight. A good source for this section carefully before you 'll be driving. dealer about sway controls.... you pull a trailer. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it has to be used properly. Make sure your engine and other parts could be damaged. In it are important for trailers, or no more...
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...then be sure you 're using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). After you remove the hitch. Use only a frame-mounted hitch ... trailer weight (B). If you have the correct hitch equipment. Then be sure to see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the trailer. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches ...
Owner's Manual - Page 249

... the cause of the condition is the type of pinging. Some gasolines that you use of failure. If fuels containing MMT are...Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to your engine. It's the heavy, constant knock that meet California Emission Standards (indicated on . If this occurs, return to determine the cause of such gasolines. ask your area to contribute to get rid of fuels used...
Owner's Manual - Page 258

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Owner's Manual - Page 260

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Owner's Manual - Page 261

.... D Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to Change Engine Oil If any one of them is true, use other commercial application. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- Both will need to use the recommended oil can use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: D Most trips are through...
Owner's Manual - Page 262

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Owner's Manual - Page 264

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Owner's Manual - Page 280

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Owner's Manual - Page 301

... Cleaner Glass Cleaner Armor All USAGE Exterior polishing cloth Removes tar, road oil and asphalt Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass Removes soil and...Cleaner Wax 12377984* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for use on tire shine Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish...

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