check oil CHEVROLET CLASSIC 2005 User Guide

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
Notice:This vehicle has a specic coolant ll
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause your engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if
coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible
but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD
mark, add a 50/50 mixture ofclean, drinkable water
and DEX-COOL
®coolant at the coolant surge tank,
but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-18.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered
by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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Long Trip/Highway Denition
Follow this scheduled maintenanceonlyif none of
the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled
Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the
vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty
area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City
schedule for these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions will cause engine oil to break
down slower.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km):Engine Oil and
Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first). Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km):Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection.
Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km):Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km):Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km):Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km):Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs
first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.
Short Trip/City Scheduled
Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of
this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval
after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this
vehicle.
SeePart B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-16
andPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on
page 6-20.
Footnotes
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-21.
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled
Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of
this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval
after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this
vehicle.
SeePart B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-16
andPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on
page 6-20.
Footnotes
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-21.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary,
replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect filter at every engine oil change.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17for
more information.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part 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 ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-18for 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.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-30for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-47for further
details.
Cassette Tape Player Service
Clean cassette tape player. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 3-36for further details.
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Door
Ajar Light...................................................3-34
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door Ajar Reminder....................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-11
Six-Way Power Seat...................................... 1-3
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-13
City...........................................................4-17
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-18
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-20
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-14
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-27
Winter........................................................4-22
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-79
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-83
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-80
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-79Electrical System (cont.)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-80
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-79
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-79
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-34
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Coolant......................................................5-18
Coolant Heater............................................2-18
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-29
Cooling System Inspection............................6-21
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-25
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-22
Starting......................................................2-17
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-25
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-17
Finish Damage...............................................5-76
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-53
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-60
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Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-27
Door Ajar...................................................3-34
Highbeam On.............................................3-34
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-29
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-34
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Oil Pressure...............................................3-32
Passlock
®Warning.......................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-25
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-34
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-27
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-11
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-29
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-34
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-86
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-16
At Least Once a Month................................6-16
At Least Once a Year..................................6-17
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-17
Brake System Inspection..............................6-21
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-21
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-20
Fuel System Inspection................................6-20
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-12
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services..............6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-20
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-22
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-23
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection...................6-20
Throttle System Inspection............................6-21
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Using.......................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-27
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-28
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-27
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-15
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-86
O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-32
Older Children, Restraints................................1-26
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-28
Power Mirrors.............................................2-27
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-23
Shifting Out of............................................2-24
Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P)..................3-14
Parking
Brake........................................................2-22
Over Things That Burn.................................2-25
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............. 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-20
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-22
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-23
Passing.........................................................4-10
Passlock
®......................................................2-15
Power............................................................. 1-3
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-79
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Steering Fluid.............................................5-29
Windows....................................................2-14
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
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