CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- 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.
driven
under one
or more of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
Part 9: vwner Checks and Services
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 Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to pegorm these
underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
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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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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position,
your vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock - BTSI
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if
necessary).
NOTE: Be ready
to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
I
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to I
CAUTION:
move. You or others could be injured and property could be
damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide loops and anchors. Have
a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has
been cut
or otherwise damaged.
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Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center \
do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Lubricate the steering linkage.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust
system.
Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan
or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Accelerator Control System
Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil, except the TBI throttle shaft. Do
not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all external deposits from pulley. Do
not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any cables that have
high effort or excessive wear.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (AI/- Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer
case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and
all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
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specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
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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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Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Standard, Front and
Rear Axle
Differential, Locking
Transfer Case
Column Shift
Windshield Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Gas Line
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM
Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
105227 1) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
DEXKON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting require-
ments of
NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No.
1052497).
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1 05 15 15) or equiva-
lent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No.
1051516).
See “Specifications Chart”
in the Index for recommended replacement
filters, valves and spark plugs.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added
on the following record
pages. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place
to store them.
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