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Campaign Service Procedure

To prevent severe engine damage and to correct fluid leaks which may lead to fires, Pontiac dealers will do the following at no charge to owners:

1. Diagnose and correct engine connecting rod knock.

2. Check for and correct significant engine oil, transmission fluid and engine coolant leaks.

3. Check for and correct improperly routed hoses and wiring, or combustible material on or near the exhaust system/manifold.

4. Check and correct as required, the thermostatic air cleaner system and install a new air filter element.

5. Change the oil and oil filter. An AC type PF-51 oil filter and 4.0 of oil will be used (and is to be use for all future scheduled maintenance service). This will reduce the possibility of engine damage due to low oil level.

6. Install a newly calibrated engine oil dipstick.

7. Install a "Check Engine Oil At Every Fuel Fill" label on the fuel filler door.

8. Update pages 5-8 and 6-4 of the Owners Manual.

9. Replace original Maintenance Schedule booklet with revised booklet. A copy of the revised booklet will be sent to each involved owner with the owner letter.

10. Provide oil, oil filter and air filter changes at a special reduced rate for six (6) years or 60,000 miles from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, whichever occurs first (see Post Campaign Scheduled Maintenance Service Section in this bulletin).
For purposes of customer satisfaction and to assure proper operation of the cooling system, the following will also be performed at no charge to owners:

1. Check the operation of the electrical cooling fan system, and correct as required.

2. Install a new radiator cap to prevent overheating.

3. Check for and install as required, "Coolant Fill Procedure" labels.