CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - In heavy ci.ty traffic where the outside
temperature reg;ularly reaches 90 OF
(32°C) or-higher.
- In hilly or mou-ntainaus terrain.
- Wke.n; aoi-ng frequent trailer towing,
Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
[z1 Inspect spark plug wires.
&I Emission Control Service.
Replace spak plugs.
An Emission Controt ..Service.
U Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or mo-re a€ these conditions:

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- Uses such as found -in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle unde.r any of these
coiiditions, th.efluid andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid does.n’t
require change.
a 1ns.pest Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
A-n Emission Control Service.
delivery service.
1-
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flmh .and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service.,
whichever occurs .first).
See “Engine
@oolant” in the Index ‘for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure. cap. and neck. Pressure test the
cooling
system and pres.sure cap.
An Emission Con‘tvul Service.

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Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which
shouldbe performed
at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfomance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once.
Whenever my.fluids
or lubricants are added to. your vehicle,
m&e
sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine I :vel Check
Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details,
Engine Coolant Level Check-
Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix. if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the
Index €or further details.
WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Che.ck the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield
washer tank and -add the proper fluid -if
mcessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in &e %-&x
for furth-er details .
At Least Once a lvlonm
Tire Idation Check.
Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See
“Tires” in the Index far further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean. cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems” in the Indr
.for further details;
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint Sy.stem Check
Make sure the safety belt. reminder light. and all y~ur
belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es :are
wo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose. or dam,aged
safety be1.t system parts.
If you see anything that mixht
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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1ns.pect.wiper blades for wear: or cracking. Replace blade-
inSerts: that app-ear
worn or damaged or ihatstreak .OI-
miss areas ofthe windshield. Also. sec “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” .in the Index.
At Least Four Times a Year
Manual Transn@gton Check
Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G
“Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion” in the‘hdex.
Check for leaks.
A fluid bss may indicate a proble-IB. Have the system
inspected and repaiced if needed.
Automatic Transmission Ghe.ck
Check the transmis-sim fluid level; add if heeded. See
“Auto’matic Tfanslliissi6.n” in the Ifid~x. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir. See-
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid 10s ill
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
insgected and repaired at o.nce.
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate ,-tailgate latch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D.
A-t Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specifi-ed
in Bart D.
Body Lubrication S:ervice
Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es, latches
and locks including the glove
box, consde Qoors-an.d the
body
hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the- hod safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D
tells
you what use. More frequent lubrication may be:
requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat.

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m
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move.suddedy. Ifit does, you or others could be
injured..
Follow the steps below.
1. Befbre you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply.bath the parking brake (se:e “Parking
Brake”
in the- Index if necess:ary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not us‘e the accel&ator pedal, afi-d be
ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it. starts.
around the
vehicle.
3”. 3 On automatic t.ran-smission vehicles, try to start the
-engine in each gear, The staxter should work only in
PARK (P) or-NEUm (N). If the starter works in
any
other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual timsmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and
try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed do-wn all the way to
the- flaor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed
all the way dawn, your vehicle needs service.
When -you are doing this check, the. vehicle could
move suddenly. If‘ it, does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the step3 .. b.e.low,
1. Before yo,u start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should he parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly .apply the parking brake (see “‘Parking -,rake”
in the Index- if ner - .. sary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the. vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine.. Without applying-
-the regular brake, try to move-the shift lever 0u.t of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift Iever
moves out
0.f PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs serviee.
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While parked, and with the parkmg brake set, try to turn
the ignition
key to LOCK in each .shift lever p.o,sition.
With an :automatic transmission, the key should turn
t.0 LOCK o.dy when the shift lwer is in PARK (P).
On vehicles with a key release: butto-n, try tQ turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to
LOCK Only when you press the key butfon.
On all ve,hlcle:s, the key should c.ome out only-in LOCK
Barking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P IK (P) Mechanism Check
me.-- IOU. are doing this cheek, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured
an-d property could be damaged. Make
sure there-is
room in front of your vehicle- b case
it begins too roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin ta move.
Park on .a fairly steep hill, with the vehide facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular br,ake, set the
parking
brake.
To chec-k the. parking brake’s holding ability:
‘With the engine running-and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do; this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
9 To chak the PARK (P) mechafiism’s holding ability:
With the eng-ine running,
shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brake-s.

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections ,and services which should
be-peffomed:at least twice a year (for ins‘tanck, each
spring
and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department .or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure my necessary repairs are
completed
at once.
.Proper procedures to perform tliese services ‘may be.
found in a GM service manual. See “SService and Owher
Public-ations” in
the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspeetion
Ins.pe.ct the front and rear -suspension a.nd steering
system. for damaged, l~ase .or missing parts, sig-ns of
wear or lack of iubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines-.and
hoses for-proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing,
etci Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boo1 seals for ~d&.rila-ge, te&s UT lkakage. Replace
seals:
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Imp-ect the complete exhaust system. Irmspecrthe. body
near the exhaust. system. Lo& for broken, ,damaged.,
miss-iqg ox-.aut-of-pa.sition parts as: well a;s ppen scams,
holes,
Ioase connections or. other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up- in the floor pan 91- could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
“Engine Exhaust”
in the
Index.
Ra,diator- and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced. if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings
and c1amp.s; replace as needed.
Throttle: Linkage. Inspectton
Inspect the throlttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for dam-age or missjng parts. Replace-
parts .as
needed. Replace, any cables that lime hgh effort oti
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and.c;ruise-
control cabl-es.

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Check redfront axle fluid Ievcl and add as neede,d.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Tra-nsfm Case (Four-wheel Drive)
lnsp.e.ction
Every 12 months or'at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer c.ase-and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer ms-e for kinks and proper
installation. Mare-frequent lubrication may be.&quired
on.of€-road u-se.

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: Re@ornrmended Fluids
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part numb.er
or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine- Oil
I Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified
For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
-of the proper viscosity. To
deterniine the preferred viscosity
for
your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench-@ DEX-COOL TM
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. S.ee “Engine C.oolant” in
the
Index.
GM Part NO. 3634621 or
equivalent ‘with
a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
with
V6 Engine
Manual
Transmission
with L4 Engine
Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 * Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12377916 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).

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Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front- and
Rear
Axle
Transfer
Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLLUBRJCANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12377985 or equivalent) 01:
lubric-ant .mee,~g-.re;quiremen~s
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting-
.requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC-LB- (GM Part
No. 105 1 344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM PartNo.
Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
GM O.ptikleen@ Washer-Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
105227.1)
SAE 80W-.90 GL-5
USAGE
Transfer Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller
Shaft
Slip Splines- .and
Ulljvers.al Joints
Clurch Pushrad
to Clutch Fork
J-oint
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (G-M Part
No. l23779-'85 or equivalent) or-
lubricant
meeting requirements
af NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) .or
lubricant me-eting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2., Category LIB
or'GC-LB.