engine coolant CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G Owner's Manual

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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
NOTICE:
Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power
steering fluid. The power steering cap is close
to the fan and
other moving parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in this section. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be \
replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
1. ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE* - ALWAYS USE
API SERVICE SH OR SG ENERGY CONSERVING I1 OILS
OF THE
PROPER VISCOSITY. The “SH” or
“SG’ designation may be shown
alone or in combination with others, such as “SWCD”, or
“SH, SG,
CD,” or “SGKD”, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity oil for your
vehicle’s engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30), see “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
2. CHASSIS LUBRICATION - Lubricate the front suspension, ball
joint, steering linkage, and transfer case shift linkage, parking brake\

cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pedal springs,
and clutch pedal springs at the intervals specified on the proper
maintenance schedule, or at every engine oil change, whichever comes
first
.
Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F
(-12°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let them warm up before
lubricating them or they could be damaged.
Also, be sure
to check all the vehicle fluid levels at this time.
3.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE* - Drain, flush and refill the
system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to “\
GM
Specification 6038-M” (4.3L engine) or “GM Specification 6043-M”
(2.2L engine). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for the proper coolant
and mixture to use in your vehicle.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, \
swollen, or
deteriorated. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the radiator neck. To ensure proper operation,
pressure test the radiator and cap.
4. AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT* - Replace at
specified intervals. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving conditions.
5. FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK (%WHEEL DRIVE
ONLY) - Clean and repack the front wheel bearings at each brake
relining, or at the specified interval, whichever comes first.
*An Emission Control Service
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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained
from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Brake Systems
Power Steering System
Manual Steering Gear Automatic Transmission
Manual
Iransrmssu
a. 5-Speed (2.2L Engine)
b. 5-Speed (4.3L Engine)
FLUIDLUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1
oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or
“SG’designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SH/CD”,
or “SH, SG, CD,” or “SGKD”, etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity oil for your
vehicle’s engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30). See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze conforming to
GM-6038-M (4.3L) or GM-6043-M (2.2L)
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No.
12345347 or equivalent).
Delco Supreme
11 brake fluid (GM Part No.
1052535 or DOT-3).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No.
1050017) or equivalent conforming to GM
spec 9985010.
GM Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052182) or
equivalent. DEXRON@-III (perferred) or
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
a. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid (GM Part No. 1051855).
b. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345349).
Differential: a. Standard
- Front and a. SAE-8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM
Rear Axle Part No. 1052271).
b. Locking b. SAE-SOW-90 gear lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271).
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid (GM Part No.
1051855).
Transfer Case
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It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel fill.
@ Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary.
0 Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
See the Index under these items for information on how to check them.

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Lever
See Page 6-6.
Remote Oil Filfer
See Page
6-1 3.
Windshield -
Washer Fluid
See Page 6-28.
Power Steering '
Reservoir
See Page 6-26.
,Battery
The Delco
Freedom battery
needs no water.
See Page 6-32. I 4
,Cooling Sysfem
Check and add
coolant
only at
the coolant
recovery tank.
See Page 6-23.
I fit-
Engine Oil
\see Page 6-9m Transmission
Fluid
Automatic:
See Page 6-15.
Manual:
See Page 6-18.
/ Clutch Fluid
Reservoir
See Page 6-20.
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/
,Fuel
Capacity 20 U.S.
Gal.
(7.6L). Use
unleaded gas
only,
87 octane
or higher.
See Page 6-3.
Brake Fluid.
Reservoir
See Page 6-29.
Cold TiFe
Pressure
See Tire-Loading
sticker
on the
inside
of the
rear edge
of
the driver's door lock pillar.
See Page 6-45.
Spare Tire /
Pressure
See Page 6-45.
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Braking
......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies
................................................ 4-8
Break.In. New Vehicle
............................................ 2-9
Bulb Replacement
............................................... 6-33
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-78
C
Capacities and Specification Charts .................................. 6-73
CarbonMonoxide
.......................................... 2.25, 2.26
Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”
)
Catalytic Converter .............................................. 6-44
Certif“lcation/Tire Label
........................................... 6-52
Changing a Flat Tire
............................................. .5.20.
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-67
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
CHMSLFeedWire
.............................................. 2-67
Cigarette LightedAshtray
......................................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning
Finishcare
.................................................. 6-65
Glass
....................................................... 6-64
Inside
of Vehicle .............................................. 6-60
Instrument Panel. Top
.......................................... 6-63
Outside
of Vehicle ............................................. 6-64
Special Problems
......................................... 6-62. 6-66
Vinyl or Leather
.............................................. 6-63
Wheels and Tires
.............................................. 6-65
Windshield
.................................................. 6-64
AMRadio
.................................................... 3-7
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System
................... 3-17
AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.................................... 3-8
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck ................... 3-10
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
........ 3-13
Comfort Controls
................................................. 3-2
Conversion to Chassis Cab
........................................ 6-50
Coolant
(See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-73
CruiseControl
.................................................. 2-39
Increasespeed
............................................... 2-42
OnHills
..................................................... 2-43
Passing
..................................................... 2-43
Reducespeed
................................................ 2-43
Resume
..................................................... 2-41
Set .......................................................... 2-40
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-44
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................. 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-2
Clock
.......................................................... 3-8
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-74

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Indicator Light
..................................... 2-47.2-62. 2-64
DomeLight
.................................................... 2-48
Doors
.......................................................... 2-5
Driving Locks
........................................................ 2-6
Across an Incline
............................................. 4-22
After Off-Road Driving
........................................ 4-25
AtNight
.................................................... 4-25
Backingup
.................................................. 4-42
Defensive
.................................................... 4-2
Downhill ...................................................... 4-20
Freeway
..................................................... 4-29
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-31
Hydroplaning
................................................ 4-27
InBlizzard
................................................... 4-33
InCity
...................................................... 4-28
In Mud. Sand. Snow. Or Ice ................................ 4-23. 5-35
InRain
...................................................... 4-26
InWater
..................................................... 4-24
LossofControl
............................................... 4-12
Nightvision
................................................. 4-26
Off-Roading
................................................. 4-13
OnCurves
................................................... 4-18
OnGrades
................................................... 4-43
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................................... 4-31
On Off-Road Hills
............................................ 4-17
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-33
Passing
..................................................... 4-11
Skidding
.................................................... 4-12
Stuck in Deep Snow
........................................... 5-35
Throughwater
.......................................... 2-14. 4-24
Uphill
...................................................... 4-18
Winter ...................................................... 4-33
WithaTrailer
................................................ 4-38
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
E
Electrical System Accessory Power Outlets
....................................... 2-51
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 6-70
Adding Coolant
.......................................... 5-15, 6-25
Aircleaner
.................................................. 6-14
Coolant (Block) Heater
................................ 2.14.3-5. 6.13
Coolant
................................................ 6.23. 6.73
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-60
Crankcase
................................................... 6-74
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-25
FanNoise
................................................... 5-19
Identification
............................................ 6-69, 6-73
Oil (See “Oil”)
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-60
Fuel Gage
................................................... 2-66
Odometer .............................................. 2-56, 2-57
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-62
Speedometer
................................ ..-.............. 2-56
Tachometer .................................................. 2-57
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-57
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-67
Gages (continued)
H
I
If You’re Stuck
in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-35
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-10
Inflation-Tire Pressure
............................................ 6-52
Jackstorage
............................................... 5-21, 5-29
Jump Starting ................................................ 5-3’5-4
K
Key Release Lever ................................................ 2-11
Keys
........................................................... 2-3
5
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