maintenance CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The sBat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated with chassis grea\
se.
Door weather strips and rubber hood bumpers should be wiped cl\
ean with a
wet cloth and lightly coated with
a rubber lubricant.
Never use too much
of any lubricant and be-sure to wipe up any extra
lubricant when you are finished.
Window regulators and controls are inside the
doors. They are lubricated with
a long lasting grease.
If lubricali'on is. re.quired your dealer shauld perform this
service.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lu\
bricate these
items and what type of lubricant
to use.
Tailgate Handle
The tailgate handle pivot points on your vehicle should be lubricate-d to keep
the handle working smoothly.
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and what type
of lubricant to use.
Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle if you notice:
Engine misfiring
* Loss of performance
Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three- Way Catalytic Converter
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce \
the
pollutants in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel \
in your vehicle.
If
you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic \
converter, and other engine components.
The Malfunction Indicator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) lamp on your instrument panel lets you know when your emission system needs \
service.
The light will come on briefly when you start your engine to let you know
that the system is working.
If it does not come on when you start your
engine, or
if it comes on and stays on while you’re driving, your system \
may
need service. Your vehicle should still be driveable, but you should have your
system serviced right away.
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Inflation-Tire Pressure
The Certification/Tire label, which is on the driver’s door \
lock pillar, shows the
correct inflation pressures for your tires, when they’re cold\
. “Cold’’ means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven n\
o more than a mile.
I NOTICE I
When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget \
your
compact spare tire (if
so equipped). It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, e\
specially
if you
have radial tires-which may
l’ook properly inflated even if they’re
underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure
to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Ere lnspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and rotated a\
t the
mileages recommended in the Maintenance Schedule. See Scheduled
Maintenance Services in the Index.
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Section
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle
needs these services to retain its safety, dependability, and emission control
performance.
A Word About Maintenance ........................................................................\
......... 7-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment
...................................................................... 7-2
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... ~.~~.~~r~~rsw..wmw ..................................... 7-3
Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule
................................................. 7-3
Maintenance Schedule
I ........................................................................\
........ 7-5
Maintenance Schedule
II ........................................................................\
....... ~~ 7-7
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ........................................... 7-8
Owner Checks and Services
........................................................................\
...... 7-11
At Least Once a Month ........................................................ I ......................... 7-1 1
At Least Once a Year ........................................................................\
............. 7-11
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
...................................................................... 7-1 3
Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants ................................................................... 7-1 4
Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
................... 7-1 6
L C iervice Station Checks ........................................................................\
.............. 7-17
Have you purchased the GM Pmection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your GM dealer
for details.
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A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive ve\
ry
short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive lo\
ng distances all
the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making
deliveries. Or you may drive
it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance
needs vary. You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than
you will find in the schedules in this section.
So please read this section and
note how you drive. If you have any questions on how
to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your
GM dealer, the place many GM owners choose
to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use
proper parts and practices.
Your Vehicle And The Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps keep your vehicle in good working
condition, but it also helps the environment.
All recommended maintenance
procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the re\
moval of
important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can inc\
rease the level of
emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help
keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
A
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In
trying to
do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only
if you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have
a qualified technician
do the work.
b
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably
want to get the service information
GM publishes. You will find a list of
publications and how to get them in Section
8, ‘Customer Assistance
Information”. See “Service Publications” in the Index.
The Maintenance Record provides a place for you to record the maintenance
performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed\
, be sure
to write
it down in this section. This will help you determine when your next
maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good idea to keep your
maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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This part tells you the maintenance services you should have d\
one ana when
you should schedule them. Your
GM dealer knows your vehicle best and
wants you to be happy with
it. If you go to your dealer for all your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service peop\
le will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limits. You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s Certification Label. See “L\
oading Your
Vehicle’’ in the Index.
are driven on regular road surfaces, and within legal driving \
limits, as
are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See “Off Road Driving
use the proper fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
described in Section
4, “Your
Driving and the Road”.
With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle” in the Index.
Selecting The Proper Maintenant- ~ Schedule
Your driving conditions and how you use your vehicle will help you \
determine
which schedule to use. The schedules are found later in this section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
I
Is any one of these’ true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and the outside
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in stop-and-go traffic,
temperatures are below freezing.
door-to-door delivery, or other commercial uses).
You
operate in dusty areas or off-road frequently.
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. The
chart for Schedule
I has plus signs (t).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE II
Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the above conditions are true. The chart
for Schedule
II has dots (e).
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
I
If your driving conditions meet those specified i
Services” in this Section (or see Index), use
M
Item I I Miles (000) I 3 I 6
No. Service Kilometers (000) 5 10
1 Engine Oil Change*
I -Even/ 3 Months, or
Oil Filter Change*
-Every 3 Months, or
tt
2 Chassis Lubrication-Every 12 Months,
,, Clutch Fork Ball Stud Lubrication (4.3L or J I engines only) I
4 Cooling System Service*-Every 24
1 Months or
5 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I I
6 Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD
Only)
7 Transmission Service**
8 Fuel Filter Replacement*
9 Spark Plugs Replacement*
10 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*
11 Engine Timing Check*
12 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*
13 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*
14 Tire and Wheel Rotation
t
15 Drive Axle Service tt
16 Brake Systems Inspection**
FOOTNOTES:
*An Emission Control Service
**See “Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenapce Services” i n the Index
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THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km)
ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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I
SCHEDU--D MAIM 4ANCE SEf -7s FOR
If your driving conditions meet those I
Services” in this Section (or see lnde
Item Miles
(000)
No. Service Kilometers (000)
1 Engine Oil Change*
Oil Filter Change* -Every 12 Months,
or
-Every
12 Months, or
2 Chassis Lubrication-Every 12 Months, or
Clutch Fork Ball Stud Lubrication (4.3L
engines only)
Months or
3
4 Cooling System Service*-Every 24
5 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
6 Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD
7 Transmission Service**
8 Fuel Filter Replacement*
9 Spark Plugs Replacement*
10 Spark Plug Wire Inspection* 11 Engine Timing Check*
12 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*
13 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*
14 Tire and Wheel Rotation
15 Drive Axle Service
16 Brake Systems Inspection**
Only)
FOOTNOTES:
*An Emission Control Service
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**See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index
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60 37.5
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THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km)
ARE TO BE DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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