oil filter CHEVROLET ASTRO 2003 Owner's Manual

37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control
Service.
Ll Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever
occurs first).
(See footnote #).
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
D Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
whichever occurs first). (See footnote #).
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
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
90°F (32°C)
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
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page
5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
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 fluid and filter.
U Change transfer case fluid.
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever occurs first).
An Emission
Control Service.
whichever occurs first). (See footnote #).
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
whichever occurs first). (See footnote #).
needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
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 90°F (32°C)
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
50,000 miles
(83 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
(See footnote t).
Control Service.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission
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67,500 Miles (112 500 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,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #).
needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page 5-64
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control
Service.
whichever occurs first). (See footnote #).
U Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
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
90°F (32°C)
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
50,000 miles
(83 000 km).
0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page 5-64
for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
whichever occurs first). (See footnote #).
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
whichever occurs first). (See footnote #).
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
Q 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
90°F (32°C)
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
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote
t).
0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page
5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
U Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
whichever
occurs first). (See footnote #).
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
page 5-64 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +).
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
U Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Service.
0 If you haven’t used your
vehicle under severe service
conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t
changed your automatic transmission fluid, change
both the fluid and filter.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
U Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).
See
Engine Coolant on page 5-28 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.
U Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Change transfer case fluid.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...................... 3-14
Defensive Driving
............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting
................................. 3-1 9
Directing the Airflow
........................................ 3-20
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-49
Doing Your Own Service Work
........................... 5-3
Dome Lamps
.......................................... ~ ~~~ 3-16
Door Front Doors
............................................... 2-8
Locks
.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks
......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-9
Rear Doors
................................................. 2-13
Sliding Side Door
........................................ 2-10
Position, Safety Belt
..................................... 1-1 8
Driver Information System
................................ 2-42
At Night
..................................................... 4-14
City
........................................................... 4-19
Defensive
..................................................... 4-2
Drunken
....................................................... 4-3
Freeway
..................................................... 4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads
.............................. 4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-16
Winter
........................................................ 4-24
Driving On Grades
.......................................... 4-39
Driving on Snow or Ice
.................................... 4-24
Driver
Driving Driving
Through Deep Standing Water
............... 4-18
Driving Through Flowing Water
......................... 4-18
Driving with a Trailer
....................................... 4-37
E
Electrical System
Add-on Equipment
...................................... 5-92
Headlamp Wiring
......................................... 5-92
Fuses and
Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-93
Power Windows and Other Power Options
......... 5-92
Windshield Wiper Fuses
............................... 5-92
Emissions Inspection and
Engine Maintenance Programs
................................. 3-33
Air Cleaner/Filter
......................................... 5-24
Battery
....................................................... 5-46
Check and Service Engine Soon Light
............ 3-30
Coolant
...................................................... 5-28
Coolant Heater
............................................ 2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage
........................... 3-30
Cooling System Inspection
............................ 6-30
Cover
........................................................ 5-20
Engine Compartment Overview
...................... 5-14
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-30
Fan Noise
.................................................. 5-39
Oil
............................................................. 5-15
Starting
...................................................... 2-21
Overheating
................................................ 5-31
4

Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. 6-26
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-18
Entry Lighting
................................................. 3-15
Erasing HomeLink@ Buttons
.............................. 2-37
Except Cargo Vans
................................. 1-38, 1-47
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-1 7
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-34
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-12
Engine
Oil Level Check
................................... 6-26
Exit Lighting
................................................... 3-15
F
FabricKarpet ................................................. 5-83
Filter Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-24
Finding a Station
.................................... 3-39, 3-41
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-87
Finish Damage
............................................... 5-88
Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-50
Flash-to-Pass
................. ........................... 3-7
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-70
Fluid Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-71
Automatic Transmission
................................ 5-25
Power Steering
........................................... 5-40
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-41
FM
............................................................... 3-50
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-38 Footnotes
..... ................................ 6.7.
6-18
Front Axle
........ ................................... 5-54
Front Doors
..................................................... 2-8
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 5-10
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gage
......................................................... 3-36
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications .................................. 5-5
System Inspection
....................................... 6-30
Fuel Regulator
................................................ 2-21
Fuses Low Warning
Light
....................................... 3-37
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................... 5-93
Windshield Wiper
......................................... 5-92
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light
.......................... 3-36
Engine Coolant Temperature
......................... 3-30
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-36
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-34
Speedometer
.............................................. 3-25
Voltmeter Gage
........................................... 3-28
Garage Door Opener
....................................... 2-34
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