CHEVROLET S10 1998 Owners Manual

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How to Check Lubricant What to use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See ‘‘Recomrnende,d Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
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Wow to Check Lubricant Front Axle
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need
to add some lubricant-. Add enough.lubricant
to raise the levell to.
the bottom of Ithe fillex plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the M:aintenance Schedule to determine what
kidof lubricant
to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants’9
in thdndex.
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often
to check.the lubricant and when to change it. See.
“Schedul.ecl Maintenance Services” in
the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
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If the level is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole,
y.ou- may need
to actd some lubricant.
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When the differential is cola, aaa enough lubricant
raiise. the level to 1/2 inch
(1 2 .m) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is’ at operating. temperature.
(warn), add enough lubricmt to raise the level to the
b-ottom of the filler plug hole.
what to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule. to determine what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended. Fluids and
Lubricant$’
in the Index.
Engine Coolw
The mob- -s stem in y,our-vehicle i.s filled with
DES-COUL engine coolant. This c:oolant.is devigned
to. remain in your vehicle for 5: years or 150,OO.Q miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs, first, ifyou add,only
DEX-COOL’ extended lifecoolant.
The
following. expl.&s your cooling system and hcwto
add:cool&tt
whenit is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine. Overheating” .in
the Index.
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A 5-0/56mm~ure -or ner and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to- -34O.F (-37 O C>.
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and cormsim.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
a Let the waning lights and gages, -work as
they ‘should.
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NOTICE:
When addmg coolant, it-is important that you .me
on~y DEX-COOL@- (silicgtelfree) coolant.
.If c-oolant other than DEX-COOL isladded to the
system, premature engine, heater core .or
radiator corrosiron may result. In addition,. the-
engine coolant
will require-change sooner - at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage -caused
by the use
.of coolant other than UEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle. warranty.
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W.hat to ..Use.
I NOTICE:
If yo,u use.an improper caol~antmix~ture, your
engine could dverheat and b'e- badly damaged-.
The repair cost
wouldn? be,cov.ered by yaw:
warranty. Too much wqter in. the mixture: can
freeze ,and crack the engine, radi'atm; heater c:ore
and otheP:parts,
If YOU have- tu add, coolant mare than €our tjmes .a year,
have your dealer check yo,^ c:soling.system.
I NOTICE:
If you use-the- proper coolant, you dodt have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which dah .to-
improve the
~ystem. These can ..be harmful.
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You can be burned if you-spil1 coolant-on hot
engine
parts,. Cloolant c.ontains ethylen;e..glycoI,
and it will. burn if the e.ngine parts are hat
enough. Don't spill codant;on a hot enghe.
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Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat
-NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressuredype cap and must be tightly installed ta
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
frum overheating. Be sure the arrows
on the cap
line up
with the averflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
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Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Us.e
When.you need. windshield waiher fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before usei If you will be
operating your- vehicle in an area where: the. teniperature.
m.ay -fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
ptotectlon against- freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
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Open the cap 1abeledIWASHER FLUID 'ONLY with
the. washer &ymbol on it. Add .w8shef fluid until .the tank
fir-full; .I
Brakes..
Brake Fluid
Your br&e master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid..
There are .only. two reasons why the brake fluid level in he
reservoif might go do.wn. The first is- that the brake fluid,
goes down to an titrceptable level during normal brake
lining wear. When new linings.-are put in, the fluid. level.
goes back up. 'The other reasark that-fluid is lealung out
of the-brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
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If ycii .-. e roo much brake.fluid, it--can spill
on-the engine.
The fluid will bum if-the-engine
is-.hc& enough; You :or others could be burned,
and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid Only when werk.is done on &e brake
hydradic.-gystem.
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