transmission oil CHEVROLET S10 1995 2.G Owners Manual

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After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the \
cord as
it
was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you
don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer
depends
on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things.
Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that
you contact your GM
dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give
you the best advice for that particular area.
Automatic Transmission
There are several
different positions for
I
your shift lever.
If your vehicle
is equipped with automatic transmission, it now features an
electronic shift position indicator within
the instrument cluster. This display
must be powered anytime the shift lever is-capable
of being moved out of
the
PARK (P) position. This means that if your key is in the OFF position,
but
not locked, there will be a small current drain on your battery which
could discharge your battery over a period of time. If you have
a need to
leave your key in the ignition in
the OFF position for an extended period for
any reason, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from
the battery
to prevent discharging your battery.
PARK (P) -This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use
when
you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes
so
much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade,
shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph
(70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following:
Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If
you
turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep
uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating.
To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground)
with the automatic transmission in PARK
(P) (or the manual transmission
out of gear and the parking brake applied) for
a few minutes before turning
the engine
off. If you do get the overheat warning, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Parking on Hi//s
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured,
and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into PARK (P) yet, or into
gear for a manual transmission. When parking uphill,
turn your wheels
away from the curb. When parking downhill,
turn your wheels into the
curb.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then
shift into PARK
(P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission.
5. If you have a four-wheeldrive vehicle with a manual transfer case
shift lever, be sure the transfer case is
in a drive gear - not in
NEUTRAL (N).
6. Release the parking brake.
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1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help
you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a
good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to
see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Trailer Lighting Systems Wiring
See “Trailer Wiring Harness” in the Index.
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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 determine
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 choose to have this
done at your GM 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.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall\

on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid.
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).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather.
0 While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should 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 krn) when outside temperatures are above 50°F ( 1 0°C).
If it’s colder than 50°F (lO”C), drive the vehicle in THIRD GEAR (D) until
the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for ten minutes.
Then follow the hot check procedures.
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When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However,
the fluid in your manual transmission doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at your
GM dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if
you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on
a level place and the transmission is cool enough for
you to rest your fingers
on the transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
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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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WIPER
BRAKE
4WD CRANK
FOG
AIR BAG
TRANS
PRNDL
CIRCUITS PROTECTED
Windshield Washer, Windshield Wiper Motor
DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System, Cruise Control
Electric Shift Transfer Case
Crank Signal
Fog Lamp Relay, Fog Lamps
Air Bag Module
4L60E Automatic Transmission
PRNDL Power
Service Replacement Part and Filter
Recommendations
Engine (VIN)
Oil Filter
Air Cleaner
Filter
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs*
Fuel Filter
Radiator Cap
2.2L (4)
PF47 A1163C
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GF48
1
RC27
4.3L (Z)
PF52
A773C
CV789C .CR43TSM
GF48
1
RC27
4.3L (W)
PF52
A1163C
cv774c .CR43TSM
GF48
1
RC27
*Use copper-cored resistor type spark
plugs.
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Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Timing Check
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Spark Plug Replacement (2.2L Code 4 engine Only)
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Schedule /I Definition
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Schedule I1 Intervals I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months)
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months)
Drive Axle Service
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months)
Spark Plug Replacement (Except 2.2L Code
4 engine)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2-Wheel Drive
Only)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions)
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48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission
Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY
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99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs,
and clutch pedal springs (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Service.
driven under one or more of these conditions:
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do nor require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY.
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and
filter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check
readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
rotation pattern and additional information.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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