CHEVROLET ASTRO 2003 Owners Manual

Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Engine Coolant
t
I
Hydraulic
Brake System
Windshield Washer Solvent
Fluid/Lubricant
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity.
To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil
on page 5- 15.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on
page
5-28.
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
GM Optikleen Washer Solvent
or equivalent.
Usage I Fluid/Lubricant
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Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGl #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Parking Brake
Cable Guides
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. US. 1052884, in
Canada 993294, or equivalent).
System Power
Automatic
I DEXRON-Ill Automatic
Transmission
Transmission
Fluid.
Key Lock
Cylinders Multi-Purpose
Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No.
U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada
88901 242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGl#2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Wheel
Bearings Wheel
bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGl#2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. U.S. 1051344,
in Canada 993037, or equivalent).
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Front Axle
Rear Axle (GM
Part
No. US. 1052271,
in Canada 10950849,
or
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S.
378261, in Canada 10953455) equivalent meeting
0-TRAK
II Fluid
Transfer Case Part
No. U.S. 12378508
Usage
Hood Latch
Assembly, Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and
Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Fluid/Lubricant I
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part
No. US. 12346293, in
Canada 992723, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGl#2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474,
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part
No. US. 12345579,
in Canada 1095301 4, or equivalent).
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and
any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services”
or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record
pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance Information ..................... .7-2
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................... .7-2
Online Owner Center ...................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
.......... ...... .7-4
Customer Assistance
Off ices .......... ...... .7-4
GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
.......................................... .7-5
Roadside Assistance Program
......................... .7-6 Courtesy
Transportation
.................................. .7-8
Reporting Safety Defects
to the United States
Government
............................................. .7-1 P
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government
.............................................. 7-1 1
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
.................................... .7-11
Service Publications Ordering Information ........ .7-1 I
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Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to
your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
with the sales transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service
departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can
occur.
If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of
dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership or
the general manager. STEP
TWO: If
after contacting a member of dealership
management, it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, contact
the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact
GM of Canada
Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have the
following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from
the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the
top left of the instrument panel and visible through
the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s facility.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first
if you
have a concern.
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STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer
are committed to making sure you are completely
satisfied with your new vehicle. However,
if you continue
to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure
outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the
GM/BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional
rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to
your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program
administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding
vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to
resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior
to filing a court action, use of the program is free of
charge and your case will generally be heard within
40 days.
If you do not agree with the decision given in
your case, you may reject
it and proceed with any other
venue for relief available to you.
You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone
number or write them at the following address:
BBB Auto Line
Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
4200
Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1 804
Telephone: 1-800-955-51
00
I his program is avaiiabie in aii 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age,
mileage and other factors. General Motors reserves
the right to change eligibility limitations and/or
discontinue its participation in this program. -.
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Online Owner Center
The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your
GM ownership needs. You can find your specific
vehicle information all in one place.
The Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specific vehicle.
including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner’s manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
Find GM dealers for service nationwide.
maintenance
schedule.
Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to MyGMLink members.
Refer to the web for updated information.
To register your vehicle visit www.MyGMLink.com.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs),
Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate
with Chevrolet by dialing: 1 -800-833-CHEV (2438).
(TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Customer Assistance Off ices
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free
number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes
to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to
Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center.
United States
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-51
70
1-800-222-1 020
1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1 -800-CHEV-USA@ (243-8872)
Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022
From Puerto Rico:
1-800-496-9992 (English)
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022
From
US. Virgin Islands:
Fax Number: 31 3-381 -0022
1-800-496-9994
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Canada GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LIH 8P7
1-800-263-3777 (English)
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800
All Overseas Locations
Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
IslandsKountries (Except Puerto Rico
and
US. Virgin Islands)
General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V
Customer Assistance Center
Paseo de la Reforma
# 2740
Col. Lomas de Bezares
C.P. 11910 Mexico,
D.F.
Long Distance: 01 1-52-53 29 0 800
01
-800-508-0000
Phis program, available
to qualified applicants,
can reimburse you up to
$1,000 toward aftermarket
driver or passenger
adaptive equipment you
may require for your
vehicle (hand controls,
wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc.).
This program can also provide you with free resource
information, such
as area driver assessment centers ana
mobility equipment installers. The program is available
for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle
purchase/lease. See your dealer for more details
or call
the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program.
Call 1 -800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
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