service CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Owner's Guide

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Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the US. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard
to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system \
can corrode,
and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converter and oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly
repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business in the country where you’ll be d\
riving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice.
Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VI\
N).
General Motors
of Canada Limited
International Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario LIH 7N1, Canada
Filling Your Tank
A Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can
cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near g’asoline or
aefuel’ing your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking mat\
erials
away fmm gasoline.
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Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle on th\
e lower left
side of the instrument panel. Then
go to the front of the vehicle and release
the secondary hood release. Lift the hood, release the hood pr\
op from its
retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may have a
light that comes on when you lift the hood.
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Thing's that burn can .get on hot engine parts and s'hrt a fire. These I
include liqwids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshiield
washer and .other fluids, and plastic oir rubber. You or others could
be blurned. Be careful not
to drop or spill thing.s that will bum onto a
hot eng,ine.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift
the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return th\
e prop to its
retainer. Then just pull the hood down and close
it firmly.
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. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip
lower.
When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to
add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section \
explains what
kind
of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specification\
s”
in the Index.
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Just till it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick
all the way back in when you’re through.
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SAE 1OW-30
Ib NEITH€H SA€ 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURFS
ABOVE
40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 20W-50 OL.
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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SAE 5W-30
As shown in this chart,
SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However,
you can use
SAE IOW-30 if it's going to be 0°F (-1 8°C) or above.
These numbers on an
oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do
not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
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What to Do with Used Oil:
I A Used engine oil contains things that have caused skin cancer in
- laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand
cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing
or rags containing
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Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever \
dispose of oil by putting
it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers,
or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place
that collects used oil.
If you have a problem disposing of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station
or a local recycling center for help.
Air Cleaner
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To remove the round air cleaner filter for the 2.5L (VIN A), 2.8L (VIN R), and
4.3L (VIN
Z) engines, turn the wing nut counterclockwise. Remove the cover
and change the filter. Care should be taken during reassembly to ensure that
the cover is on straight and the wingnut properly tightened.
To remove the square air cleaner filter for the 4.3L (VIN W) high performance
engine, loosen both wingnuts (one on the duct and one on the\
cover).
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Lift the air cleaner assembly up from the vehicle. Open both \
clamps and lift
off cover to change the filter. While reassembling the air cleaner assembly, \
ensure that the air cleaner cover tabs are fully inserted into\
the slots in the
air cleaner housing, the two wingscrews are secure, and the
PCV air tube is
properly seated in the left hand valve cover.
Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air
cleaner filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services'' in the Index.
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4 Operating thie engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others
i to be burned. The air deaner not only cleans the air, it stops filame
if the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the englinle backfires, yolu
could be burned. Doin't drive with it dig and be careful wor'king oin
the enlgine with tihe air cleane:r off.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to de\
termine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” \
in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choo\
se to have this
done at a dealership Service Department.
If you
do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or \
you could
get a false reading on the dipstick.
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid must be at normal operating \
temperature,
which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If
it’s colder then 50°F (IO’C), drive the vehicle in D (3rd gear) until the
temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes.\
Then
follow the hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is made after the vehicle
has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used
only
as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside
temperatures are
50°F (10°C) or more. If it’s colder than 50°F (lO°C), you
may have to idle the engine longer. A hot check must follow when fluid is
added during a cold check.
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If you have a 4.3L engine, you will have a flip-top handle. Flip\
the
handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag or
paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out
again. Flip top handle should remain in open position.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid
level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or
cross-hatched area for a hot check.
4.
If the fluid. level is where it should be, push the dipstick bac\
k in all the
way.
If you have a flip-top handle, flip the handle down to lock it in place.
How To Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission
fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in \
the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level
up to the COLD area for a cold check or the HOT area for a hot c\
heck. It
doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint. Don’\
t overfill. We
recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@lIE, because fluids \
with that
label are made especially for your automatic transmission. Damag\
e caused by
fluid other than DEXRON@IIE is not covered by your new vehicle\
warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under \
“How To
Check”.
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick ba\
ck in all the
way. Flip the handle down
if you have a flip-top handle.
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When to Check:
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is chang\
ed. However,
the fluid in your manual transmission doesn’t require changin\
g.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a
GM dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or \
you could
get a false reading.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehic\
le
is parked on
level place and the transmission is cool enough for you to re\
st your fingers
on the transmission case.
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1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level
is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure it is fully seated. If
the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps.
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How to Add Fluid:
Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the
Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid
3. Install the plug. Be sure it is fully seated.
level up to the bottom
of the filler plug hole.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is self-adjusting. A slight amount of play
[1/4
(6 mm)-112 inch (13 mm)] in the pedal is normal.
When to Check and What to Use:
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you s\
hould check
the fluid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and w\
hat to add. See
“Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended Fluids and \
Lubricants” in
the Index.
How to Check:
The proper fluid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of
the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir. See the
instructions on the
reservoir cap.
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