coolant CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1995 5.G Owner's Manual

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I NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can fie&
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the
COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level should be up to the HOT mark or a little
higher.
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means you’re low on engine
coolant.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add
coolant
to the radiator. (See “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.) Add
coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill it.
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NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed
to prevent coolant loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on
the cap line up with the overflow tube on the
radiator filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system.
The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
3.1 L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.4L LQ 1 (Code X) Engine
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap
and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap
and completely tighten
it. Then remove the cap again
and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, underbody contact
points and linkage
(or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, 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.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
Service.
17 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. i-
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shft linkage, parlung brake cable
guides, underbody contact points and linkage
(or every
6 months, whchever occurs first).
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, 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.
Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
Service.
Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as needed.
An Enzi.ssion Control Service.?
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I I
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake cable
guides, underbody contact points and linkage
(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
I3 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, 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.

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
AH Ernissiorl Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, 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.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Ernission Control Senice.
0 Replace spark plugs. ,411 Ei~i~~i0l7 Cmd
0 Inspect spark plug wires. AI? Emissio1z Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. AI? E1~ission Comd
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
Service.
Sen!ic*r. *I
SerLlice.
An Emissiou Control Service. *
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shft linkage, parhg brake cable
guides, underbody contact points and &age (or every
12 months, whchever occurs first).
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, 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.
Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An
Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
Service.
Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every
24 months, 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 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
c? Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
Service.
Service.
Service.
7
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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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.fuelfil1.
Engine Oil Level
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 the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
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 tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label. See “Loading
Your Vehicle” in the Index. See
“Tires” in
the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.