recommended oil CHEVROLET BLAZER 1995 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh
- such as after a day’s work - don’t plan to make too many
miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained,
it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of
course, you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
GM dealerships
all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need
it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
0 Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?
0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Should
you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There
is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery,
along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush
of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen
to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second,
and you could crash and be injured.
What can you
do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can
happen.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in
the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMV AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
F
t 100
+ 80
+ 60
+ 40
+ 20
0
C
+ 38
+ 27
+ 16
+4
-7
- 18
COLD
WEATHER
-.I I-
SAE 5W-30
PREFERRED
LOOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
I SAE I low-30
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE
40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C)
ANY OTHER GRADE
OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
DO NOT USE
SAE
1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you
can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These
numbers
on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as
SAE 20W-50.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission
fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check
is used only
as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the
proper fluid to bring the level up to the
HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than a int.
Don ’t overfill. We recommend
you use only fluid labeled DEXRON -111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid
other than DEXRON@-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. 8
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to
Check.”
0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However,
the fluid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changin\
g.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at your GM dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure
to follow all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting
a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on
a level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to rest your fingers
on the transmission case.
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,:
If the level is below
the bottom
of the filler
plug hole, you’ll need
to add some lubricant.
If the differential
is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
If the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the le\
vel to 1/2 inch
(12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to
use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant \
when it
is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
The proper coolant
for your vehicle will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262°F (128°C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification 6038-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to “GM
Specification 6038-M.
Use GM Coolant Supplement (Sealer) with a
complete coolant flush and refill. If
you use this mixture, you don’t need to
add anything else.
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Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use
GM Chrome
Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim.
To avoid damaging protective trim,
never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap
to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
1 NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic vehicle
wash that has hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes. These
brushes can take the protective coating
off your aluminum
wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always take care
to wipe off any overspray or
splash from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Scheduled Maintenance Services
Section
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVELAND CHANGE
AS RECOMMENDED
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle
needs these services
to retain its safety, dependability and emission control
performance.
Protection
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties. See your GM dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good
working condition,
but also helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance
or the
removal
of important components can significantly affect the quality of the
air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can
increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle
in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km)
should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
? 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. We,
however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “\
Section
E:
Maintenance Record.”
** Drive axle service:
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed.
If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25
000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every oil change. If driving in dusty areas or towing
a trailer, drain
fluid and refill
every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) .
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-1 2°C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them
or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch 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.
**
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km)
should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
t 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. We,
however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded
in “Section E:
Maintenance Record .”
** Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints (ball joints should not be
first).
An Emission
Control Service.
lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher. When
the weather is cold, let them warm up before lubricating them or they
could be damaged.), steering linkage and transfer case shift linkage,
parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake
pedal springs, and clutch 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
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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDILUBRICANT
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
6038-M (GM Part
No. 1052103).
GM Part No. 3634621 or equiva-
lent.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
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).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or equiva-
lent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
FLUIDILUBRICANT
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 .
Endgate Mounted Spare Tire Carri- Multi-purpose lubricant meeting
er
(If Equipped), Outer Endgate
requirements of GM Part No.
Handle Pivot Points, and Hinges 12345 120.
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Gas Line 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.
Part E: Maintenance Record
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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