What kind of engine did the 1988 Grand Am have?
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When did the Pontiac Grand Am Come Out?
All Grand Ams between 1985 and 2005 were built in Lansing, Michigan at the Lansing Car Assembly . The original Grand Am was introduced in the fall of 1972 as a 1973 model. It was based on the GM A platform (A-body) along with other cars such as the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac LeMans, Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and the Buick Century.
What kind of transmission does a Pontiac Grand Am have?
All engines were available with a Turbo-hydramatic 400 automatic transmission as standard equipment. A 4-speed manual transmission was available with the 400/4-bbl engine in 1973 and 1974, but this was not popular.
What was the compression ratio of the Pontiac Grand Am?
Engines were also detuned to meet the 1975 emission regulations with the compression ratio dropping to a new low of 7.6 to 1 on some engines.
Read More 1988 Grand Am With Dohc Quad 4. by 85GA88 — My first Grand Am was a 1986 with the 3.0 L V6. It was a great car to drive but not great for long trips with kids. Drove it to over 100,000 miles with few problems. Overheating was a problem if yo… Read More
All Grand Ams between 1985 and 2005 were built in Lansing, Michigan at the Lansing Car Assembly . The original Grand Am was introduced in the fall of 1972 as a 1973 model. It was based on the GM A platform (A-body) along with other cars such as the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac LeMans, Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and the Buick Century.
All engines were available with a Turbo-hydramatic 400 automatic transmission as standard equipment. A 4-speed manual transmission was available with the 400/4-bbl engine in 1973 and 1974, but this was not popular.
Engines were also detuned to meet the 1975 emission regulations with the compression ratio dropping to a new low of 7.6 to 1 on some engines.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in a Pontiac Grand Am?
Tilt the top of the accessory trim plate downward releasing the clips that mount the bottom of the plate to the instrument panel. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws attaching the control assembly to the dash. Remove the control assembly from the dash. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the control assembly.
Where is the fuse box on a Pontiac Grand Am?
There are two interior fuse boxes in Grand Am, but the right fuse will be found on the passenger side. Open the door and pry off the side panel to the right of the dashboard. Use the guide on the inside of the panel to find the right fuse.