CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss
retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing
it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of
the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild
detergent) soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly
and not allowed to dry on the surface,
or they could stain. Dry the finish
with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches
and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause water
t0 eater your vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from the paint finish.
You can get GM
approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials’’ in the Index.)
Your vehicle has a “basecoatjclearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and
polishes that are non-abrasive and made for
a basecoat/clearcoat paint
finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl
marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting
agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finish if
they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout
that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint
finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever
possible.
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Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use GM Chrome
Polish on chrome or stainless steel
trim, if necessary.
Use special care
with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic vehicle
wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These
brushes can take the protective coating
off your aluminum
wheels.
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe off
any overspray or
splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products
may damage the
paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
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Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop
into a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available
from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas
of finish damage can
be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring,
flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris
can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for
you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces
on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark
spots etched into the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
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PART
NUMBER
1050 172
1050173
1050174
1050214 I050244
1050427
1050429
1050729
1051055
1051398 1052870
105020
1
SIZE PRODUCT
16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road
Oil Remover
16 oz. (0.473L) White Sidewall
32
oz. (0,9461) VinyVLeather
Tire
Cleaner
Cleaner
USAGE
Removes old
waxes, polishes,
tar and road oil
16 oz. (0.473L) Chrome Cleaner Removes rust
and Polish and corrosion
on
chrome and
stainless steel
Cleans white
and black tires
Spot and stain
removal
on
leather or vinyl
16 oz. (0.473L) Fabric Cleaner
23 oz. (0.680L) Glass Cleaner
8 oz. (0.237L) Vinyl Top
Cleaner
16 oz. (0.4731) Preservatone
8 oz. (0.237L) Spot
Lifter Spot
and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
Glass cleaning
and spot
cleaning on
vinyls
6 lbs. (2.72
kg) Multi-Purpose Cleans vinyl and
Powder Cleaner cloth
on door
trim,
seats, and
carpet-also
tires and mats
Cleaning
of
vinyl tops
Vinyl top
dressing
Spot and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
16 oz. (0.473L) Wash-Wax
16
oz. (0.473L) Magic Mirror (conc.)
Cleaner-Polish Exterior
wash
Exterior cleaner
and polish
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Q TESTVNXX3XXQ09696 0
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front
corner
of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the
certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help
you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.
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You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box door.
WHEELBASE
Service Parts Identification DO NOT REMOVE 1 7 00000 OObbO MODELOESIGNATlON 89K C60 D1B D35 E52 E6E E92 FLT GU1 JM7 OPTIONCONTENT
K19 K64 LC3 MXl M31 NA5 NE1 QMXVK3 VC2 VY1 VY4 V73 Y19 ZJ7
6BJ 62L 62U 670 671 679 7BJ 8HJ 9HJ
1 I I
I PAINTTECHNOLOGY ORDER NUMBER
EXTERIOR
COLORS
It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information, and
a list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that this label
is not removed from the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you che\
ck
with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage
your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t
be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components
from working as they should.
Your vehicle has a facial air bag system. Before attempting to add anything
electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle” in the Index.
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The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in
the
wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index for more
information.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the lamp switch.
An electrical overload will cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some
cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If
the motor overheats due
to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the
motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not
snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The optional eight-wire trailer wiring harness is protected by an in-line fuse
in the battery feed wire. This fuse is near the junction block, See “Trailer
Wiring Harness” in the Index.
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The fuse block is in
the instrument panel
on the driver’s side.
Remove
the cover
with a screwdriver.
You
can remove fuses
with a fuse extractor.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse
between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out.
Be sure
to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road and
don’t have a spare fuse,
you can “borrow” one of the correct value. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without-like the radio
or cigarette lighter-and use its fuse, if it is
of the value you need. Replace
it as soon as you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in this section.
Capacities and Specification Charts
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest
information available at the time
of printing, and are subject to change. If a
part listed
in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM
truck dealer.
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Engine Description
Type
VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions
**Central
Port Fuel Injection
Wheel Nut Torque
DESCRIPTION
Base or Optional Wheel
4.3L
V6
W
CPI* *
us.
L.D.
Cooling System Capacity
ENGINE VIN CODE
4.3L W
TORQUE
100 ft. lbs. (140 Nom)
QUANTITY* Without Rear
Heater
13.5 Quarts
(12.8 Liters)
QUANTITY*
With Rear
Heater
16.5 Quarts
( 15.5 Liters)
*All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked.
Crankcase Capacity
ENGINE
4.3L
VIN CODE
w
QUANTITY*
With Filter
4.5 Quarts (4.3 Liters)
*All quantities are approximate. After refill, the level MUST be checked.
Do not overfill.
Fuel Tank Capacity
TYPE
Standard Tank
QUANTITY*
27 Gallons ( 102 Liters)
*All quantities are approximate.
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