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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Eirplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Semices
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants
to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change* - Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as
SGKC, SG/CD,
or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
5W-30 or 10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
2 Chassis Lubrication - If your vehicle is equipped
with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and
steering linkage. Lubricate the transmission shift
linkage. parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before
you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see ‘‘Engine Identification” in the Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See “Tires, Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace
as needed.
4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* -
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*An Emission Control Service.
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At feast Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock-BTS:
Steering Column Lock
1 CA UTlON: I
When .you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you I
or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked \
on
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
a
level surface.
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked, and
with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key
On vehicles with a key release button,
try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key
should
come out only in LOCK.
P (Park).
release button.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE I WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Steering and Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
Inspection signs
of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
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 ].et exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
in the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Inspection Replace parts as needed.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE FLUIWLUBRICANT
Engine Oil
proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as
GM
Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils
of the
SGKC, SGKD, or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
(GM Part
No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
Hydraulic Brake System Delco-Supreme
11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347) or equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System GM
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No.
1052884) or equivalent.
Manual Transmission DEXRONm-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345881).
Automatic Transmission DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 1234588 1).
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Defogging and Defrosting
Delco-Base@ AM/FM Stereo
Delco-Loc II/Theft-Deterrent Feature
.................... 124
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...... 145
Doing Your Own Service Work ... 218
Door Locks .................... 50
Door Locks. Power ............. 5 1
Downhill. Parking ............. 168
Driver Position (Safety Belt) ...... 21
Windows ................... 1 12
with Compact Disc Player ..... 121
Driving
A Long Distance
............
AtNight ...................
City .......................
Defensive ..................
Drunken ...................
In Fog. Mist and Haze ........
In the Rain .................
On Curves .................
On Grades (with a Trailer) .....
On Snow or Ice .............
Through Deep Standing Water . .
Winter .....................
With a Trailer ...............
Drunken Driving ..............
Freeway ...................
163
153
1 60
136
137
161
158
155
146
179
170 61
170 177
137
Electric Mirror Control ......... 88
Electrical Center. Underhood ..... 278
Electrical Equipment. Add-on .... 275
Emergencies. Braking in ........ 146
Emergencies. Steering in ........ 148
Engine
Block Heater
................ 61
Coolant .................... 238
Coolant Temperature Gage .... 102
Exhaust ..................... 74
Identification ............... 275
Oil ....................... 226
Oil Pressure Gage ............ 104
Starting Your ................ 57
Entering the Freeway ........... 161
Environment. Your Vehicle
andthe
.................... 286
Overheating ................ 193
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Index
Exhaust. Engine ................ 74
Extender. Safety Belt ............ 44
Fabric Protection ............. 267
Fan Control Knob .............. 110
Features and Controls ........... 47
Filling Your Tank .............. 222
Finish Care (Paint) ............. 271
Finish Damage (Paint) .......... 273
Fixed Mast Antenna ............ 129
Flashers. Hazard Warning ....... 184
Flat Tire. Changing a ........... 205
Flat. If a Tire Goes ............. 204
Floor Mats .................... 95
Fluid. Automatic Transmission ... 233
Fluid. Manual Transmission ...... 235
Fluid. Power Steering ........... 242
. 334
Fluid. Windshield Washer ....... 243
Fluids and Lubricants.
Recommended
.............. 305
FM Stereo .................... 127
Fog Lights .................... 86
Fog. Mist and Haze.
Driving in
.................. 158
Fog. Tips on Driving in ......... 159
Following Distance (with a
Trailer)
.................... 178
Foreign Countries. Fuels in ...... 222
Freeway Foreign Material Paint Damage
... 272
Driving on the .............. 161
Entering the ................ 16 1
Leaving the ................. 162
Front Ashtray
..................... 94
Map Lights .................. 87
Seat. Manual ................ 12
Console Storage .............. 92
Seatbacks. Reclining .......... 13
Towing Hook-ups ............ 191
Fuels in Foreign Countries ....... 222
Fuel ........................ 219
Fuel Gage .................... 100
Fuse Block. Main .............. 277
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 276
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Index
P (Park) Shifting into ........... 71
P (Park), Shifting out of .......... 72
Paint
Chemical Spotting
........... 273
Finish Care ................. 271
Finish Damage .............. 273
Foreign Material ............. 272
Brake ...................... 70
Downhill .................. 168
On Hills ................... 168
On Hills (with a Trailer) ....... 180
Over Things That Burn ........ 74
Uphill ..................... 168
Your Vehicle
................. 73
Parking
9 9 9 338
PASS-Key II@ ................. 53
Passenger Position (Safety Belts) . . 32
Rear Seat ................... 32
Right Front .................. 32
Passing ...................... 149
Passing (with a Trailer) ......... 178
Pavement Markings ............ 135
Pedal Travel, Brake ............ 146
Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
................. 303
Power Door Locks
.................. 51
Seat, Six-way
................ 13
Steering ................... 146
Steering Fluid ............... 242
Windows ................... 76
Pregnancy, Safety Belt Use
during
...................... 31
Problems on the Road .......... 183
Publications, Service ........... 320
Questions Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers,
Here are
.................. 19
Radiator Pressure Cap ......... 241
Radio Reception Understanding . . 127
Radio, To Play the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player
................ 1 17
Delco-Base@ AM/FM Stereo
with Compact Disc Player
..... 121
Rain, Driving in the ............ 155
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Service ...................... 2 18
and Appearance Care ......... 2 17
Engine Soon Light
........... 103
Parts Identification Label
...... 275
Publications
................ 320
Publications Ordering Information. Chevrolet
...... 323
Work. Doing Your Own
....... 2 18
Setting the Clock
............... 116
Shape of Road Signs ........... 133
Sheet Metal Damage ........... 272
Shift Speeds
................... 69
Shifting into P (Park)
............ 71
Shifting out of P (Park)
.......... 72
Signals. Your Own
............. 135
Signs. Road
.................. 132
Skidding
..................... 1 5 1
Smaller Children and Babies
(Safety Belts)
................ 35
Spare. Compact
............... 2 14
Speakers. Adjusting the Snow or Ice. Driving on
......... 170
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Delco-Base@ AM/FM Stereo with
Tape Player ................ 1 19
Compact Disc Player
....... 122
Specifications. Capacities and
.... 280
Speedometer and Odometer
....... 98
Starting Your Engine
............ 57
Starting. Jump
................ 185
Steam Coming from Your
Steam. If There
Is No ........... 194
Engine. If There
Is ........... 194 Steering
..................... 146
Fluid. Power
................ 242
In Emergencies
.............. 148
Power
..................... 146
Tips
....................... 146
Storage and Compartments
....... 92
Storage. Vehicle
............... 247
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow. If You’re
............. 215
Sunshades. T-Top
............... 90
Sun Visors
.................... 94
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag)
..... 25
Switch. Ignition
................ 55
Symbols on Road Signs ......... 134
Symbols. Vehicle
................ 9
Symbols. Safety Warnings and
..... 7
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Index
... 342
TTop Sunshades .............. 90
Tachometer
.................... 99
Tank. Filling Your ............. 222
Temperature Control Knob
....... 110
Theft ......................... 52
Theft Deterrent Feature/
Delco-Loc
I1 ................ 124
How to Change Your Security
Code
.................... 127
Setting Your Security
Code
.................... 124
Shutting
off the .............. 125
Unlocking the Audio System after a Power Failure
....... 126
Thermostat
................... 242
Tilt Wheel
..................... 76
Tips. Steering
................. 146 Tips. Ventilation
................ 1 14
Tire Loading
.................. 255
Tires
........................ 256
Balance. Wheel
Alignment and
............ 262
Buying New
................ 259
Chains .................... 264
Inflation Pressure
............ 257
Changing a Flat
............. 205
Inspection and Rotation
....... 258
Temperature Grades
.......... 261
Total Weight on Your
Vehicle’s
................. 176
Traction Grades
............. 261
Treadwear
.................. 26 1
Uniform Quality Grading ...... 260
When It’s Time for New
...... 259
White Sidewall
.............. 272 Tone.
Setting the
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Delco-Base@ AMEM Stereo
Tape
Player
................ 118
with Compact Disc Player
... 122
Top Strap (Child Restraints)
....... 37
Torque Lock (Automatic
Towing Transmission)
............... 169
A Trailer
................... 173
Front Hook-Ups
............. 191
Rear Hook-Ups
............. 192
Your Vehicle
................ 190
Traffic Lights ................. 134
Traffic Officer
................ 136
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