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

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I You can check the
brake fluid without
taking
off the cap. Just
look at the windows
on the brake fluid
reservoir.
The fluid levels should be above
‘“IN.’’ If they aren’t, have your brake
system checked
to see if there is a leak.
After work is done
on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are
above
“MIN” and below the top of each window.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid - such as
Delco Supreme
II@ (GM Part No.1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservo\
ir cap before
removing it.
NOTICE:
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops
of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be replaced. :
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake
fluid on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
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After the vehcle has been parked for awhile, inspect the surface under the
vehicle
for water, oil, fuel OX other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the
engine isn’t running.
Halogen Bulbs
NOTICE:

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Accelerator Control System
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often the a\
ccelerator linkage pivot points must be lubricated and what type
of lubricant to use.
Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubr\
icated. Any
cables that are worn or are hard
to pull should be replaced.
When cleaning the engine compartment with water or steam, avoid\
directing the flow onto the throttle linkage
in a manner that would cause moisture to
enter the cables.
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how to lubricate\
the hood
latch and hood hinge assembly.
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines/Universal Joints
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often the slip and
universal joints must be lubricated and what type
of lubricant to use.
Body
Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on
the cab and body if they are not lubricated.
For exposed surfaces, such as door checks, door lock bolts, lock s\
triker
plates, dovetail bumper wedges, etc., a thin film
of engine oil should be
applied.
Where oil holes are provided in the body or cab, a dripless oil can be used.
The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated with chassis\
grease.
Door weatherstrips and rubber hood bumpers should be wiped clea\
n 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 lubrication is required your dealer should
perform this service.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate
these items and what type of lubricant to use.

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To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
how often to lubricate them
and what type
of lubricant to use.
You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash out the factory
installed lubricant and cause
the lock to bind. De-icers which contain
alcohol could
also wash away the lubricant, so be sure to lubricate the lock
after using a de-icer of this type.
Tailgate Handle
The tailgate handle pivot points on your vehicle should be lubricated to keep
the handle working smoothly.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
how often to lubricate them
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.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (SERVICE ENGINE SOON )
This light 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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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on t\
he along stitch or welt lines.
container label.
0 Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove \
the
suds.
0 Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat lamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You could scorch the
fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and
stains will clean
off better with just water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean,\
dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the
stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a clean \
section
of the cloth.
0 When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an
air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See
the previous NOTICE.)

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Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been treated with
Scotchgard
TM Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard TM protects fabrics
by repelling oil and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even with
this protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to
keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800433-3296 (in
Minnesota,
1-800-642-6 167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, \
chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar a\
nd asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. Be c\
areful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area \
with cool
0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions described ear\
lier.
water.
0 If an
odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area wit\
h a
waterhaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
to dry.
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Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get t\
hem
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or sadd\
le soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furnitur\
e
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
polish
or shoe polish on leather.
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only rmld soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying \
reflections
in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
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Your GM dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff
brush with the cleaner.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, se\
al better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth \
at least every
six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application\
may
be required. (See “Recommended Fluids
& Lubricants” in the Index.)
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or rep\
lacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired
or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on p\
ainted surfaces.
Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish sho\
uld be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop in\
to a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materia\
ls available
from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can
be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
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Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion \
(rust) can
occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor \
pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody\
with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect.\
Dirt packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weatherand atmospheric conditions can cre; a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack paintea surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shape \
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the \
paint
sur - :e.
Although no defect in the paint job causes
this, GM will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20
000 km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
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This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors.
Bodies, body conversions or equipment not made or sold by Gene\
ral Motors are not covered.
Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART SIZE DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L) Tar and Road Oil Removes old
Remover waxes, polishes, tar and road oil
16
oz. (0.473L) Chrome Cleaner Removes rust and and Polish corrosion on
chrome and
sta ess steel
1050173
1050174 16
oz. (0.473L) White Sidewall
Tire Cleaner
1050214 32
oz. (0.946L) Vinyl Leather
Cleaner
1050244 16
oz. (0.473L) Fabric Cleaner
USAGE
Spot and stain
removal on leather
or vinyl
Spot and stain
removal on cloth and fabric
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PF52
A773C CV789C .CR43TSM
GF48
1
RC36
4.3L (W)
PF52
A1163C cv774c .CR43TSM
GF481
RC36
Service Replacement Part and Filter
Recommendations
Engine (VIN) 2.2L (4)
Oil Filter PF47
Air Cleaner Filter A1163C
PCV Valve cv9ooc
Spark Plugs* AC908
Fuel Filter GF48
1
Radiator Cap RC36
*Use copper-cored resistor type spark plugs.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning
system
in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is
used. If you’re not sure, ask your
GM dealer. For additional information, see
your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
TYPE SYSTEM QUANTITY*
R-l34a c-60 30 oz. (35 kg)
*All
q1 Les are approximate. ..
NOTICE:
R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in
an air conditioning system. R-12 in an R-134a system will caus\
e
compressor failure, refrigerant oil sludge,
or poor air
conditioning system performance.