Pages 45–51 (7 pages)

Fuel, oil, cooling system and battery

From the 1969 Pontiac Owner’s Manual

Fuel grade by engine and compression ratio, operation in a foreign country, oil additives and SAE viscosity recommendations, oil filter advice, HO and Ram Air engine oil, the sealed ethylene glycol cooling system and thermostat, and battery care.

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What this section covers

  • Fuel requirements table
  • SAE oil viscosity chart
  • HO and Ram Air engine oil
  • Cooling system and coolant
  • Radiator cap and thermostat
  • Battery care
Year
1969
Models
Catalina, Executive, Bonneville, Grand Prix, Tempest, Custom S, LeMans, GTO, Firebird
Pages
74

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Break-in and introductionThe General Motors mark of excellence statement, a note on Federal safety standards, and the first 600 miles break-in schedule limiting speed to 50, 60 and 70 mph.pp. 2–5
  2. Keys, starting and towingThe two keys (ignition and door, luggage and glove box), door locks, starting a cold and warm engine, push starting, and towing with and without the ignition key.pp. 6–8
  3. Manual and automatic transmissionsShift procedures for the three-speed and four-speed manual transmissions, the automatic shift quadrant positions (P, R, N, D, S, L) and operating cautions.pp. 9–11
  4. Instruments and controlspp. 12–20
  5. Seat belts and child restraintpp. 21–24
  6. Heater, convertible top, radio and optionspp. 25–35
  7. Air conditioningAir outlets and the air control lever positions (off, inside, A/C, bi-level, heat, de-ice) of the manual air conditioning system, with a control settings chart.pp. 36–37
  8. Emission control systemspp. 38–41
  9. Air conditioning controls and automatic temperature controlNormal-vent, blower and temperature levers of the manual system, and the Automatic Temperature Control system with its air control lever, blower range lever and settings chart.pp. 42–44
  10. Fuel, oil, cooling system and batterypp. 45–51
  11. Appearance careCare of the acrylic Fire-Leveled finish, washing advice, cleaning fabrics, leather, coated fabrics, convertible tops and headlining, and stain removal.pp. 52–54
  12. Wheels and tirespp. 55–60
  13. Service and maintenancepp. 61–64
  14. Identification and specificationspp. 65–69
  15. Dealer service and back pagesA note on Pontiac dealer service and finding a dealer while traveling, followed by blank and cover pages.pp. 70–74