fuel CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Scheduled Maintenance Services
This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when
you should schedule them. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and
wants you to be happy with
it. If you go to your dealer for all your service
needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
0 carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limits. You will
find these limits on your vehicle’s Certification Label. See “Loading
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on regular road surfaces, and within legal driving limits, as
described in Section
4, Your Driving and the Road.
use the proper fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule
Your driving conditions and how you use your vehicle will help you
determine which schedule to use. The schedules are found later in this
section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
0 Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
0 Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and the outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in stop-and-go traffic,
0 You operate in dusty areas.
door-to-door
delivery, or other commercial uses).
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. The
chart for Schedule
I has plus signs (+).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I1
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the above conditions are true. The
chart for Schedule
I1 has dots (0).
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Item Miles (000) 7.5 15 22.5 30
No. Kilometers (000) 12.5 25 37.5 50
Service
Oil Filter Change*- 12 Months, or
1 12 Months, or I 1 1 I
2 Chassis Lubrication-Every
3 Cooling System Service*
-Every
24 Months or
4 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I I I I 0
5 Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD Only) 0
6 Transmission Service **
7 Fuel Filter Replacement*$ 0
8 Spark Plug Replacement* 0
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*
10 Engine Timing Check*$
11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
12 Engine Accessory Drive Belt
13 Tire and Wheel Rotation
0 0
14 Drive Axle Service 0.00
15 Brake Systems Inspection** Inspection*$
Inspection”
* An Emission Control Service
** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limi\
t recall liability prior
to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
THE SERVICES SHOWN
ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER
60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
TI 003
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filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) 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
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
higher.
Frequent trailer pulling.
0 Uses
such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service.
If the vehicle
is not used mainly under any of these conditions, change
the fluid and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km). See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” in the Index for more information.
7. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT*$ - Replace the fuel filter at the
specified interval or sooner if clogged.
8. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT* - Replace spark plugs with the
type listed in Section
6. See “Specification Charts” in the Index.
9. SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION* - Clean wires and inspect
for bums, cracks or other damage. Check the wire boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed.
Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside
of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
10. ENGINE TIMING CHECK AND DISTRIBUTOR CHECK*$ -
11. FUEL TANK, CAP AND LINES INSPECTION*$ - Inspect the
fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Remove fuel cap, inspect
gasket for an even filler neck imprint, and any damage. Replace parts
as needed.
12. ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSPECTION* - Inspect
belt.
Look for cracks, fraying, wear, and proper tension. Adjust or
replace as needed.
* An Emission Control Service
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform \
this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all re\
commended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
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LOCK in each gear shift position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the gear shift is in “P”
(Park).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
LOCK.
Parking Brake and Transmission
“P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
-
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
“N’ (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift
to T“ (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
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.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges. Lubricate 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. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a corrosive
environment.
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Hood Latch Assembly:
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication Windshield Washer Solvent
Weatherstrips Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil (GM Part
No. 1050 109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory LB or (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
GC-LB .
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344).
Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen@ washer solvent
(GM
Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
Dielectric Silicone grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent.
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No. 1051516).
(SAE 5W-30).
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It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel fill.
0 Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary.
Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
See the Index under these items for information on how to check them.
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See Page 6-35.
Brake Fluid
Reservoir
See Page 6-32. 1
Automatic A
Transmission
Fluid
See Page 6-20.
Fuel
Capacity
27 US. Gal.
(102 L.). Use
unleaded
gas
only. 87 octane
or higher.
See Page 6-3.
!
Hood Release
Lever
See Page 6-7.
Engine Oil
See Page 6-9.
Battery
The Delco
Freedom battery
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11 't- i
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fil I
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Cooling
System
Check and add
coolant only at
the coolant recovery tank.
See Page 6-26.
' Windshield
Washer
Fluid
See Page 6-31.
3
bower
Steering Reservoir
See Page 6-30.
4 Spare Tire
' Pressure
Compact Spare
See Page 6-48.

Cold Tire
Pressure
See Tire Loading
label on the
driver's
door.
See Page 6-44.
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0 Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing
warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in
conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO
BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty
to retail purchasers of 1994
Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks.
0 In Canada, please consult your GM Dealer for information on
courtesy transportation.
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION INCLUDES:
0 One way SHUTTLE RIDE for any warranty repair.
Up to $30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any
0 Up to $30 maximum daily CAB, BUS, or OTHER transportation
overnight
warranty repair up to
5 days.
allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to
5
days.
0 Up to $10 daily FUEL allowance for rides provided by another person
(i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu
of rental for any overnight warranty
repair up to
5 days.
Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered
by your ChevroletlGeo dealership service management. Claim amounts
should reflect all actual costs.
0 Chevrolet/Geo Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the
BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue
the Courtesy Transportation Program at any time without notification.
For additional program details, contact your Chevrolet/Geo dealer.
Service Publications
Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications (PSP’s) and
Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and
the District of Columbia) and
only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less
than
10,000 pounds (4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Dr.
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8P7
Chevrolet regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about
Chevrolet products. Chevrolet monitors product performance in the field.
We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better.
Now, you can
get these bulletins too.
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F
FanNoise ...................................................... 5-18
Filter Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-74
Finish
Care
........................................................ 6-59
Damage
..................................................... 6-61
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-20
Brake
....................................................... 6-32
Capacities
................................................... 6-69
CoolantRecovery
............................................. 5-14
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-25
Leak Check
.................................................. 6-36
Powersteering
............................................... 6-30
Radiator
..................................................... 5-15
Rear Axle
................................................... 6-24
RecommendedFluids
.......................................... 7-13
Transfercase
................................................ 6-24
Windshield Washer
............................................ 6-31
FogLamps
..................................................... 2-42
Four-wheel Anti-lock
............................................. 4-7
Frontseats
...................................................... 1-2
Fuel
........................................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................................. 6-5
Gage
....................................................... 2-61
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-4
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-69
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........................................ 6-72
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-67
Headlights
................................................... 6-66
Power Windows and Other Power Options
......................... 6-66
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-66
Windshield Wipers
....................... .............. 6-66
Fluid
G
Gages ......................................................... 2-61
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-63
FuelGage
................................................... 2-61
Odometer
................................................... 2-53
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-62
Speedometer
................................................. 2-53
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-53
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-64
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
.......................................... 6-4
Hatch Release Switch ............................................. 2-28
HalogenBulbs
........................................ ....... 6-36