CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1998 3.G Owners Manual

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Inspections
Listed below are inspecrlons and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears
or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
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 let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least
once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
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Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in fi-equent brakin,g..
Caliper/KnucMe Maintenance Inspection
If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive
environment,
as indicated by the shaded areas on the
map following this text, your vehicle may require
additional brake service. Refer to the appropriate
GM
Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection
procedure.
As necessary, caliper pins and knuckle brake
pad abutments should be lubricated at every other tire
rotation. Also, see your
GM dealer’s service department
or qualified service center for additional information.
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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your 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 use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
Hydraulic Brake
FLUIDLUBRICANT
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
System
Hydraulic Clutch
No. 12345347 or equivalent
System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Power Steering Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
105001 7
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Manual Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 Transaxle Synchromesh Transmission
or equivalent).
Automatic
Superlube
% (GM Part
Cylinders Multi-Pu
ose Lubricant, Key Lock
Transmission
Fluid.
Transaxle DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
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Manual
Transaxle Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent). ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
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Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
is a convenient place to store them.
I
Maintenance Record
E
ODOMETER
READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMm
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ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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ODOMETER
DATE SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
READING
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ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how
to report any safety defects.
Warranty Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
in Canada
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
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Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any
concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not
been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the
following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner of the dealership
or the
general manager.
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