CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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When to Check and Change Lubricant
Referto the Maitltenance Schedule -to determine haw
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance S-ervic-es” in the Index.
HOW to Check Lubricant
If the 1ev.el is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole,
youfll need to add some lubricant.
If the differential is at aperating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to ,raise the level to the bottom of
the filler plug hole,
If the differe.ntia1 is. cold, add enough lubricant to raise-
the level
to 1/2 inch ( 12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determirie what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Engine C,oolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled
with
DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for:5 year$ or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whicheveroccurs first,
if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant.
The fdIowing explains
your .coaling system and how to
add coolant when
it is-10~~ If YQU have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine Overheating’’ in
the Index.
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your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to-265'0F (129 "C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the whg lights and gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding. coolant, It is important that you use
only DEX--COOL@ (s&ate-&ee) coolant.
Tf co.olant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to
the system, premature. engine, heater core
or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sdoner
-- at
30,000 miles (SO 000 km) .or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
W.hat to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL' coolant which
won't
damage aluminum parts. If YOU use this mixture,
you don't need
to add anything else.
Adding only plain water to your co ng system
can be dangerous.
Plain water, or some other
Iiquid.like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning
system is set
for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engme could
get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat
warning. Your engme
c:onld catch -6re and you or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX=COOLQ coolant.
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If you .use an improper coolant mix, your engine
conld overheat and be badly damaged.
The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by pur
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and
other
parts.
If you have. to add. coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check. your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If yon use. the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add
extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can
be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine i.s cold, the coolant level should be at
ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warln, the
level should be up to FULL H.OT, or a little higher.
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engine and radiator are. hot can. allow steam and
scalding liquids to.-blow
out. and burn y,ou b-adly.
With
the coolant recovery tank, you will alm.ost
neve-r have- t.0 add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator? pressure cap -- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
.Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank; bdt be c-ap$ul
riot to spill.it.
Yh an be Bmmd. if fl~~splsill coolant OM hot
engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will b.urn if the -engine pafts are hot
enoggh. D.on’t
spill coolant-.on a hQt engine.,
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NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line
up with the overflow tub.e on the radiator
filler neck.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine
coolant sys-tem. The. thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
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It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a le.& in the,system or
ym hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicattt a problem. Have-the .-system inspecte.d
and repaired.
How To -Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and.
the top of the-reservoir ciean,.then tms.crew the cap and
wipe the dipstick .with a clean rag. Replace th.ccap tind
completely :tighten .it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The 1evel.sh.suld be between the- ADD and FULL
mxks. For the 2.2L engine, the. fluid level should be
at tbe C- mark. If rieCe;sssirfr, add mly enou.gh fluid to
bring the level up to the proper range.
TO determine what kind of fluid to use, E&
“Recommended Fiuids and Lubricants” in the-:Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can-cmse leaks and damage hoses-and seals.
Windshield Washer Flu,id
What to Use
When you need windshield washe? fluid, be sure to read
the:maaufact-’s
instructions before me. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where. the. temperature
may
fall below freezing, use a fluid th-at has su.fficien.t
protection against free2i.n.g.
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dpen the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY with the
washer synibol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
is full.
.NOTIICE-:
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions .for
adding water.
Don’t
mix water with rea-dy-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause- the soIution
to freeze.
.and damage your washer
fluid. tank .and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water.doe-sn’t clean as well’aswasher fluid.
Fill yourwasher fluid tank only
thre-elquarters full-when it’s very
cold. This
alIows for expansion if freezing occurs,
which codd damage: the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator :antifreeze
in your
windshield washer. It can damage your
washer system and paint.
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Brake Fluid
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Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ha-e. It is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There .are only tw.0 reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that, the brak.e
fluid goes. down to an acceptable level. :during normal
brake lining wear. When new lin-ings are put-in, the fluid
level goes back up. The other leason is that fluid is
leaking o.ut of the’brake system. If it is, you should lwve
your brake system fixed, since a leak means that so.oner
or later your brakes won’t work. well, or won’t work
at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brczke fl.uid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct :a leak. If-you add fluid
when your linings are. worn: then you’ll have too snucl.1
fluid when you. get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) b1-ake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
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If you have too much brake fluid, it can spin
on the engine. The .fluid will burn if the- engine.
is hot enough. You or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic @em.
Refel‘ to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when t.o
check your brake fluid. See “Periodic M.aintenance
Tnspection-s’”
in the Index.

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You. can check. th.e .brake fluid without taking off the- cap.
Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir.
The fluid levels. should be above MIN. If they aren't,
h.aw your-brake System checked to see if there is B leak.
After work i-s done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top
of each window.
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- Such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Paft
No.. 12377:967). Usenew brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
Always clean the brake, fluid reservuir cap and the area
around the cap. before removing it. Th.is will help keep
dirt from
entering the reservoir.
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With the wrong kind. of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, 'or' they
may not even work at all. This codd cause a
crash. Always use the proper- brake fluid.
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brake system parts, For example,
just a few
drops
of mineral-based oil, such as. engine
oil, in your brake system can dam-age brake
system
patts-so badly that thef”l1 have to be
rep1aced:Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces,
the paint- finish can be
damaged:. $e careful not to
spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
imnxdiately. See “Appearance Care” in
the-Index.
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes..
Disc brake ‘pads have built-in wear indicators that make. a.
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle-is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warnirg sound. means that.s.oon
yaur brakes won’t work, well. That could lead to
an accident. When
you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have
your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
c’ould result in costly brake repair.
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