engine coolant CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owner's Manual

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87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs
at every oil change (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs at every oil change
(or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index 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.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs at every oil change (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.**
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
bearings (or
at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’
in the Index 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.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. -f-
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
first).
An Emission Control
Service.
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12
months, whichever occurs first).
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
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Change engine oil and filter (or every I2 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs at every
oil change (or every 12
months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.“’”
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles
only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Conrrol Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap. An E1nission
Corztrol Service.
Replace spark plugs. AI? Emission Cot~trol Service.
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Servica. -1
Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
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.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE r
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs
at every oil change (or every 12
months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints and king pin bushings,
steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, and brake pedal springs at every oil change (or every 12
months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid
level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*:’”
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles
only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
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 lnflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the CertificatiodTire label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove box and
console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Coolant Supplement
Hydraulic Brake System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American Pe-
troleum Institute Certified For Gas-
oline Engines “Starburst” symbol
of
the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your ve-
hicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Mixture of water and a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze or
an approved recycled coolant con-
forming to GM Specification
GM Part No. 3634621 or equiva-
lent. 6038-M (GM Part
NO. 1052103).
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate
with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or
synthetic SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle ........................................... 2-13
Bulb Replacement
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
........................ 6-39
Composite Headlamps
......................................... 6-35
Front Park Turn Signal Lamps
................................... 6-37
Halogen Bulb
................................................ 6-34
RearLamps
.................................................. 6-38
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-63
Sealed Beam Headlamps
........................................ 6-33
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-61
CarbonMonoxide
........................................... 2-254-30
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems”
)
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems’’ )
Catalytic Converter .............................................. 6-40
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Bulb Replacement”
)
Certificationmire Label ........................................... 4-23
ChangingaFlatTire
.............................................. 5-21
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-55
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
......................................... 2-46
Fabric Protection
.............................................. 6-50
Finishcare .................................................. 6-53
Glass
....................................................... 6-52
Insideofvehicle
.............................................. 6-49
Instrumentpanel. Top
.......................................... 6-51
OutsideofVehicle ............................................. 6-53
Outside
of the Windshield. Backglass and Wiper Blades ............... 6-52
Vinyl
....................................................... 6-51
WheelsandTires
.............................................. 6-54
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-6
Audio Systems
with AM/FM Stereo ................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
Console Center Overhead
.............................................. 2-48
Control
of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-50
Weatherstrips
................................................. 6-52
Clock, Setting the
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-62
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-62
Cruise Control
(Option) ........................................... 2-35
Passing Another Vehicle
........................................ 2-38
OnHills
..................................................... 2-38
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-39
ToEraseSpeedMemory
........................................ 2-39
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................................. 2-37
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.............................................. 2-38
ToResume
.................................................. 2-36
ToSet
...................................................... 2-36
Cupholder
...................................................... 2-48
Customer Assistance Information
.................................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-1
Customer Assistance for
the Hearing
or Speech Impaired ................. 8-3
Daytime Running Lamps .......................................... 2-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Differential (See “Axle’’)
Doors
.......................................................... 2-4
Locks ........................................................ 2-7
PowerDoorLocks
............................................ 2-10
RearDoors
................................................... 2-6
Rear Hatch and Dutch Doors Release ............................... 2-9
SideDoors
.................................................... 2-4
Sliding Side Door
.............................................. 2-5
Drive
Axle (See “Axle”)
Driving AtNight
.................................................... 4-12
City
........................................................ 4-15
Defensive
.................................................... 4-1
Freeway ..................................................... 4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................................... 4-18
If You’re Caught
in a Blizzard ................................... 4-21
IntheRain
................................................... 4-13
LossofControl ............................................... 4-11
Nightvision ................................................. 4-12
OnGrades
................................................... 4-32
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-20
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Through Deep Standing Water
................................... 2-16
Winter
...................................................... 4-19
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Highway
Hypnosis
............................................ 4-17
E
Electrical System
Engine Add-on
Equipment
........................................... 6-59
Adding Coolant .......................................... 5-1 6. 6-24
Aircleaner
.................................................. 6-17
Control Module System ........................................ 6-40
Coolant
..................................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater
...................................... 2-1 7,3-3, 6- 12
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Cover
....................................................... 6-13
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-25
FanNoise
................................................... 5-20
Identification
............................................ 6-57, 6-62
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Overheating
.................................................. 5-13
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-26
Starting
..................................................... 2-15
Exhaustsystem
................................................. 6-40
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 6-33
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Fuel FillingYourTmk
.............................................. 6-4
Foreign Countries .............................................. 64
Gage (See “Gages”)
Cholines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Tank Capacity
................................................ 6-62
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-60. 6-65
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-61
G
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................... ........ 2-58
Odometer
................................................... 2-50
Speedometer
................................................. 2-50
FuelGage ................................................. 2-60
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-59
Tamper Resistant Odometer
..................................... 2-50
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-51
Voltlneter .................................................... 2-61
Halogen Bulbs (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Head Restraints (See “Seats”)
Headlamps
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5- . 1
High Beam Indicator Light (See
“Lights”)
High-Low Beamchanger
...................................... 2-31
Reminder
.................................................... 2-42
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Heatercontrols
.................................................. 3-1
Rear Heater (Option)
............................................ 3-3
HeatedAir Conditioning Controls
............................... 3-2, 6-40
Rear Air Conditioning (Option)
................................... 3-4
Refrigerant Capacity
........................................... 6-68
Highway Hypnosis (See “Driving-Highway Hypnosis”)
Hitches (See “Towing-Hitches”)
4