oil level CHEVROLET ASTRO 1998 2.G Owner's Guide

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- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If~jou do not use your vehicle under any of tlwse conditions, change the fluid
and-filter
every 50,000 miles (83 000 krn).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernissiolz Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :k:l:.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)
- 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
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and,
therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the
MILEAGE
fluid and filter.
DATE I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :k*.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Replace
fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service, (See footnote?.)
Replace 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?’.)
DATE I 67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
CI Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
:k*.)
0 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
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
If you do not use yo~~r vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
ajid filter every
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :$*.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel \
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
(See
footnote
#.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
under one or more
of these conditions:
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- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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- 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
andfilter every
50,000 miles (83 000 kin).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
An. Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At - Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL’
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check
front axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when
necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks
and proper installation.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result
in frequent braking.
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