gas type CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as
soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a clicking
noise.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your \
dealer
can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit or
have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first
pull the handle inside
the vehicle
on the
right side
of the
steering column.
Then go to the front
of
the vehicle and release
the secondary hood
release.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
Gasoline
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Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
They can all be hazardous
- some more than others - and they can all
damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these
will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or
leather with a clean, damp cloth.
Your GM dealer has two GM cleaners,
a solvent-type spot lifter and a
foam-type powdered cleaner. They
will clean normal spots and stains very
well.
Do not use them on vinyl or leather.
Here are some cleaning tips:
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Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean
up stains as soon as you can - before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
Use solvent-type cleaners
in a well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or
it will set.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. TRANSMISSION SERVICE: - Change the transmission fluid and
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.
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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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