cooling CHEVROLET TRACKER 2002 2.G Owner's Manual

Scheduled Maintenance
7-8
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel Tank, Cap
and Lines Inspection. Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Replacement (If Equipped). Ignition Coil Plug Cap
Inspection (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only)
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Manual Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case
Fluid Change. Differential Fluid Change. Fuel Filter
Replacement (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs first).
Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Fluid Hose Inspection (or every
45 months, whichever occurs first).
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Fuel Tank Cap
Gasket Replacement. Emission System Hoses
Inspection. Camshaft Timing Belt Replacement
(1.6L Code 6 engine only). Spark Plug Replacement.
Spark Plug Wire Replacement (or every 60 months,
whichever occurs first) (1.6L Code 6 engine only).
Brake Fluid Service.
At 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection (1.6L Code 6 engine only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions).
Every 120,000 Miles (200 000 km): Evaporative
Emissions Canister and Air Suction Filter
Replacement (or every 120 months, whichever
occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-14
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)

Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plug wires (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first)
(1.6L Code 6 engine only).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, refill and bleed the brake system.
Replace the camshaft timing belt (1.6L Code 6 engine only).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-29

Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Change transfer case fluid.
Change differential fluid.
Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary (1.6L Code 6 engine only).
An Emission Control Service.
Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Inspect propeller shafts and U
-joints for looseness and damage
(or every 15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used
off
-road or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint flange bolts if necessary.

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
7-35

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches 90F (32C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs first).
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
(Continued)

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
7-40
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)

Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Change transfer case fluid.
Change differential fluid.
Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.(See footnote
.)

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
7-44
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches 90F (32C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Inspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

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Part C: Periodic
Maintenance Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall). You should let your dealer's
service department or other qualified service center
do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See ªService and Owner
Publicationsº in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook
-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the
drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage.
Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out
-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build
-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See ªEngine Exhaustº
in the Index.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least
once a year.