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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel
system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your
emission control system working properly. It’s good €or
your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for cleaner
air.
Many gasolines are now blended with materials called oxygenates. General Motors recommends that you use
gasolines with these blending materials, such as MTBE
and ethanol. By doing
so, you can help clean the air,
especially in those parts
of the country that have high
carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts of the country that have high Ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their
gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates, and if they
have been reformulated
to reduce vehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do
not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate
quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN).
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
8. Spark Plug Replacement*
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
11. Fuel Tank, Cap
& Lines Inspection*?
WHEN TO PERFORM I MILES (000)
Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever
Occurs First I ,,
7.5 45 37.5 30 22.5 15
KILOMETERS (000)
0
0
Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) 0
0
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The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same
intervals.
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* An Emission Control Service.
T The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission \
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of
vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance
Record“.
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conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the, cooling system and the
pressure cap.
7. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 F (32 C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (160 000 km).
8. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in
the Index.
service.
9. Spark
Plug Wire Inspection*? -- Inspect for burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions.
Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
11. Fuel Tank, Caa, and Lines Insa,ection*T -- Inspect
fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and
injection assembly, if equipped) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.
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* An Emission Control Service.
3‘ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure \
to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of vehicle
useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section EMaintenance Record“.
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USAGE I FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid
System (GM Part No. 1052535) or
Parking Brake Chassis lubricant meeting Guides requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid System
- (GM Part No. 1052884) or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid.
equivalent.
Automatic
Transaxle
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Key Lock
Cylinders
DEXFtON@ IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 1234588 1) or equivalent.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120),
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil or
silicone lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Automatic Engine oil.
Transaxle Shift Linkage ~ ~~~
Chassis
Lubrication Chassis lubricant . meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB
or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge
Weatherstrips
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for
recommended replacement filters, valves and
spark
plugs.
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