radiator CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G User Guide

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If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair
cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
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If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be
LID to FULL HOT, or a little higher.
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If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
1 A CAUTION:
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill
it.
Tbrning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
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Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
Thermostat
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.
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Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer fluid until the tank is full.
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
3/4 full
when it’s very cold. This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank if
it is completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the black
protective caps from the
removal pins at the top
of the radiator support.
Use a hex socket to
unscrew the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
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assembly out. (Some
vehicles may have
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
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Remove the lens retaining screws.
Remove the sidemarker lens from the radiator grille.
Turn the bulb and socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb and socket from the lens. Install the new bulb and socket to the sidemarker
lens.
Rotate the bulb and socket one-quarter turn
clockwise.
Install the sidemarker lens to the radiator grille.
Insert the tabs into the locators.
Install and tighten the screws.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Remove the lens retaining screws.
2. Remove the lens.
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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.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
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[7 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, Coolant’’ in
the Index for what to use.
steering linkage and transfer case shift
propshaft splines, universal joints, brake pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
linkage, parking brake cable guides, Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
system and pressure cap.
pedal springs and clutch pedal springs at
An Emission Control Service.?
every oil change (or every 3 months, 0 Inspect spark plug wires.
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity An Emission Control Service.
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add 0 Replace spark plugs.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection
and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
During tire rotation, check brake calipers
for freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.?
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
(Continued)
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be perfowed 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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust 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
connections or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated; Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- I
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-36
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-35
Wiring
..................................... 6-62
Headlamps
On Reminder ......................... 2-40
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heater Controls ................................. 3- I
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls ................... 3-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-5 1
Hood .......................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Horsepower
................................... 6-66
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-20
HighLow
Beam Changer
........................ 2-35
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-31
Ignition Positions
............................... 2-8
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-45
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Drive
Axle .................................. 7-52
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-5 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-5 1
Steering .................................... 7-51 Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle
Linkage ..............................
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-48
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Cluster ..................................... 2-50
Fuse Block .................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-22
JumpSeat
...................................... 1-6
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key
in the Ignition .............................. 2-7
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-5
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-48
Key Release Button
............................. 2-10
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels CertificationRire
............................. 4-42
Fuse
....................................... 6-64
Safety Belt
.................................. 1-39
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-61
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-61
Dome ...................................... 2-42
Front Map
................................... 2-42
Interior
..................................... 2-42
Lamps
........................................ 2-39
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