washer fluid CHEVROLET ASTRO 1999 User Guide

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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part 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 Each 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 ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
-COOL

coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº 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 ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See ªTiresº in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See ªAudio Systemsº in the Index
for further details.

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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by
name, part number or specification may be obtained
from your dealer.
USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine OilEngine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines ªStarburstº
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's engine, see
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only GM
Goodwrench

DEX-COOL
or
Havoline
DEX-COOL

Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.

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Radiator 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ratchet, Wheel 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps 2-39, 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Air Conditioning System 3
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating System 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Audio 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulator, Fuel 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Compact Disc Player 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removable Rear Seats 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement
Bulbs 6
-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10, 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Warning Devices 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid, Windshield 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrip Lubrication 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel
Alignment 6
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ratchet 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Express-Down 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swing-Out 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield Washer 2
-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Level Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Blades 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Driving 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Check 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blades, Cleaning 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring, Headlamp 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrecker Towing 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench, Wheel 5-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .