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What is the recommended/(usual practice) mileage at which a timing belt change is recommended/mandatory on a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire? Also, what is the normal mileage interval on changing the Transmission fluid on 2003 Sunfire?

Melissa

Hi,

This question is for someone who has actually replaced the alternator in a Pontiac Montana (hopefully 2002). I have replaced alternators on other cars, but the space on this seems too tight to pull the alternator out. What has to be removed to remove / replace the alternator? It looks like maybe some of the windshield wiper control arms, but even that doesn’t look like it will open up enough space. This van does not have a cover inside the van to remove for engine access.

Tommy

I just got a 2003 Pontiac Aztek. I found it really cost too much oil. I was wondering how many MPG is normal for this kind of car? This is the first time I have SUV.

Tommy

I have a 66 Pontiac Ventura w/ 389 v8. My results was cylinder #2-160 #4-165 #6-160 #8-165 #1-165 #3-140 #5-145 #7-170. I did a wet test for cylinders #3 #5 cause of the concern of the diffents from the others results were #3-145 #5-150. I belive that means its not the pistion. I think that since all the others cylinders are about the same and that the #3 #5 are next to each other there is a leak between them in the head gasket. Any body know about this? What do you need to change the head gasket besides the gasket?

Christopher

on my pontiac the filler neck is all rusted and gas spues out, running down the hose. In other words if i put in $25 worth of gas, only like $20 will go in. Im planning on buying a new one from the pontiac dealer and doing it myself. I was wondering if this is an easy project to do myself and if so how do I do it and complete it?

Viola

My 2003 Pontiac Grand Am’s security turns on about 50 minutes into driving it, and will not turn off until I turn off the car. I have had many problems in the past with my car not starting, and I am afraid this is going to happen again. Anyone know what cou;d be causing this light to go on?

Gilbert

I need an instruction guide so I can install a window motor on my pontiac. I need to find a book that will tell me step by step how to do it. It would be a plus if it had pictures because I’ve never done anything like this before. I’d rather learn instead of paying $500.

Tim

I live in a VERY cold area and I just got a 2000 pontiac montana. I am wondering if it has a plug in to keep it warm during the winter without turning it on? I would hate to wake up for work and not be able to start it!

Evelyn