engine coolant CHEVROLET BLAZER 1996 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid andjilter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
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0 Check readfront axle fluid level ana aaa
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. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer
to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
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.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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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
perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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 Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean ca :tte deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours or tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@
DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze. conforming
to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant’‘
in the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and
refi 11.
Delco Supreme I 1 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent 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 Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017
- 1 qt., or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
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Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................. 8- 1
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2- I5
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-44
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-73
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- I
Defogging ..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
................................ 3-4
DelcoLOCII
................................. 3-14
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dome Lamps
............ .................. 2-46
Door Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
@ **
Locks ....................................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-53
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2- I8
Drive Axle Service .............................. 7-52
Driver Position
................................. I - 12
Driving ........................................ 4-1
City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4- I4
Hill and Mountain Roads ....................... 4-38
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-41
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Night
...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-31
Snowy and. Icy Conditions
...................... 4-40
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
With a Trailer
................................ 4-51
Driving On Grades While Towing a Trailer
........... 4-53
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................ 3- 17. 6-58
Electrical System
............................... 6-58
Endgate
....................................... 2-7
Emergency Release
............................ 2-9
ManualRelease
............................... 2-8
Remote Release ............................... 2-9
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-15
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-69
FanNoise
................................... 5-20
Identification
................................ 6-57
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-47
Overheating ................................. 5-11
Specifications ................................ 6-63
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Exllaust
..................................... 2-32
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Starting
..................................... 2-13
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Adding 6-9
Additives
.. ................................. 6-1 1 .
. Checking ..................................... -6-9
Kind to Use 6-10
Pressure Gage 2-72
Whentochange
.............................. 6-12
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-31
.......................................
.................................
................................
Used ....................................... 6-12
'Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-34
Exterior Metal Parts. Protecting
.................... 6-54
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2- 19
Filling Your Tank
................................. 6-5
Filter
Air
........................................ 6-13
Remote Oil
................................... 6- 12
Finishcare
........ ............................ 6-53
Finish Damage ................................. 6-55
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluids and Lubricants
....................... 6-64. 7-53
Fog Lamp Switch
............................... 2-45
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
. Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ................. 2- 19
Front Map'Lamps
............................... 2-46
First Gear
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2- 18
Manual Transmission
........................... 2- 19
Four-wheel Drive
.......................... 2-21. 6-20
French Language Manual
11
FrontAxle ..................................... 6-21
.. ............................
Front Reading Lamps ............... .. .. 2.45.2.49. 6.37
Front Storage Area
.......................... 2-53. 2-54
Front Towing 5-9
Fuel
........................................... 6-3
Front Sidemarker
Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.. ., ....... 6-35
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-59
...................................
Gage ....................................... 2-74
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-69
Engine Oil Pressure
............................ 2-72
Fuel
....................................... 2-74
Garage Door Opener
............................. . 2-49
GasCap
........................................ .. 6-5
Gear Positions
.................................. 2-16
GloveBox
.................................... 2-48
GAWR
........................................ 4-44
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-44
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-44
Guide en Frangais
1 11 .. ............................... .
GWR' ........................................ 4-44
Halogen Bulbs
...... ., ........................ 6-32
Hazard Warning Flashers'
.' ......................... 5-1
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Head Restraints
.................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-43
Bulb Replacement
............................. 6-33
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Wiring
..................................... 6-58
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Park c
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 16
Shifting Into ................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
................................ 2-30
AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
.................................. 2-26, 7-50
Lots
....................................... 2-10
On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-54
over Things That Burn .................. : ....... 2-3 1
Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission ............... 2-3 1
Passing ....................................... 4-11
Payload
........................................ 4-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-5 1
Power
Acces'sory Outlet
............................. 2-59
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
......................... '2-47
Steering
................................... .. 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-33
Powerseat
...................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
..................... 8-9
Parking
Radiator, Adding Coolant
..................... : . 5-17
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-25
Radio Reception ................................ 3- 16
Radios
........................................ 3-5
Rain, Driving
................................... 4-31
.
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Locks
............................. 2-4
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
........................ 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-26
Seats.
........................................ 1-6
Towing
...................................... 5-10
Window Defogger
............................. 3-4
Window Washermiper
........................ 2-39
Rearview Mirror
................................. 2-47
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.......... 6-64, 7-53
Recovery Hooks
................................ 5-34
Recovery Tank, Coolant
..................... 5- 13. 6-24
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 4-43
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-63
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraint Checking
.................................. '. . 1-45 .
Child ....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash .................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-48
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2-17
Manual' Transmission
.......................... 2-20
'Right Front Passenger Position
..................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Canadian
.................................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-34
Rotation, Tires
....................... ......... 6-42
Reverse
9-7