maintenance CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G Owner's Guide

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Automatic Transmission
- Change the transmission fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) he vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic.
0 Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 Frequent trailer pulling. higher.
Uses such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service\
.
If the vehicle is not used mainly under any of these conditions, change
the fluid and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km). See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” in the Index for more information.
Manual Transmission - Transrnission fluid does not require periodic
changing.
specified interval or sooner if clogged.
7. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT* - Replace the fuel filter at the
8. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT*$ - Replace spark plugs with the
type listed
in Section 6. Spark plugs (AC908) for the 2.2L Engine (VIN
Code 4) should be replaced every 100,000 miles (166 000 kilometers).
Spark plugs (.CR43TSM) for the 4.3L engines
(VIN Codes W and Z)
should be replaced every 30,000 miles (50 000 kilometers). See
‘‘Specification Charts” in the Index.
9. SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION* - Clean wires and inspect
for burns, cracks or other damage. Check the wire boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed.
Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the ins\
ide and outside
of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
10. ENGINE TIMING CHECK AND DISTRIBUTOR CHECK*$ -
*An Emission Control Service
$=The California Air Resources Board has detennined that the fa\
ilure to
perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission war\
ranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle usefui life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services \
be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be rec\
orded.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made\
at the
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission pe\
rformance,
and dependability
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 t\
he proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification \
label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in the Index.
At feast Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication - Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
this section. Lubricate
every
3,000 miles (5 000 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule I, or
every
7,500 &les (12 500 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule II.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recammended in
this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1.
2.
3.
4.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular br\
ake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
Be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
On automatic transmission vehicles,
try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
T“ (Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in “N’ (Neutral),
push the clutch down halfway, and
try to start the engine. The starter
should work only when the clutch is pushed down
all the way to the floor.
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Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfo\
rmed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection? - Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Lu‘ ~ kate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System - Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil,
except the
TBI throttle shaft. Do not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all
external deposits from pulley.
Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control
cables. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive \
wear.
Exhaust System Inspection - Inspect the complete system. Inspect the
body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing
or
out-of-position parts, as well as open seams, holes, loose conn\
ections or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the
floor pan or could
let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartments. See “Engine
Exhaust” in the Index.
Drive Axle Service - Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (four-wheel drive) Inspection? - Every 12 months or at
oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant
when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case
for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.
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?A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.

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After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed,
record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list ite\
m numbers) and who performed the services in the appropriate column. In addition,
retain copies
of your receipts. It is suggested that receipts be kept with your
Owner’s Manual.
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Labels CertificatiodI‘ire
......................................... 6-45. 6.52
Truck-Camper
............................................... 6-48
Lights
......................................................... 2-45
Brake System Warning
.................................... 2.59. 4-16
Bulb Replacement
........................................ 6.33. 6-74
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-63
CheckGagesLight
............................................ 2-63
Dome
....................................................... 2-48
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-46
Front ParkingEurn Signal
....................................... 6-36
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
InQcator
............................................... 2.62. 2.65
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2.61. 6-44
Operation
................................................... 2-35
ServiceEngineSoon
........................................... 6-44
Rear
................................................... 6-37, 6-74
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-74
Loading Information
................................... 4-14,645, 6-48
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-14, 6-38
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-43
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-43
Body
....................................................... 6-43
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-22
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-39
Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive)
......................... 6-39
TailgateHandle
............................................... 6-36
HoodLatchesandHinge
........................................ 6-34
Lock Cylinders
............................................... 6-44
Propeller Shaft Slip SplinesNniversal Joints
........................ 6-43
RearAxle
................................................... 6-20
RecommendedLubricants
...................................... 7-13
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-21
M
Maintenance OtherItems
.................................................. 6-39
Record
...................................................... 7-16
ScheduledMaintenance
......................................... 7-3
Underbody
.................................................. 6-67
WhenTowingaTrailer
......................................... 4-38
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”) Mirrors
........................................................ 2-48
Convexoutside
............................................... 2-50
Inside
....................................................... 2-48
Outside
..................................................... 2-49
Vanity
...................................................... 2-50
ModelReference
.................................................. 111
Periodic Inspections ........................................... 7-12
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Odometer ................................... ............. 2.56. 2.57
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-RoadRecovery
.............................................. 4-10
Oil
............................................................ 6-9
Additives
.................................................... 6-13
DisposalofUsed
.............................................. 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................................ 2-62
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-9
WhatKindtoUse
............................................. 6-10
WhentoAdd
.................................................. 6-9
Whentochange
.............................................. 6-13
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-10
Parking On Hills
.................................................... 4-43
Over Things That
Burn ......................................... 2-24
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-24
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.............................. 2-24
ParkingBrake
.............................................. 2.21, 2.28
Passing Other Vehicles
............................................ 4-11
Payload Capacity
................................................ 6-47
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................... 7-12
Power DoorLocks
................................................... 2-7
Steering
...................................................... 4-8
SteeringFluid
................................................ 6-26
Winches
..................................................... 4-45
Product Service Publications
........................................ 8-7
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-25
Radio (see “Audio Systems”)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
................................ 7-13
RecoveryHooks
................................................. 5-35
Replacement Parts
............................................... 6-73
Reporting Safety Defects
........................................... 8-4
Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ............................................ 5-35
Safety Belts
Cleaning
.................................................... 6-63
Checking Restraint System
...................................... 1-33
ChildRestraints
............................................... 1-25
Children
.................................................... 1-23
Small Children and Babies
...................................... 1-23
Extender
.................................................... 1-33
Lap
........................................................ 1-20
Lapshoulder
................................................. 1-13
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