steering CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owner's Manual

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Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about 'the care of your vehicle. This section begins with Service and fuel information,,
and then it.shows how to check important fluid and lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There is a1s.o technical informatkm &;gut your
vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are.
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countrks
Filling
Your Tank
Checking Things Ugdgr lhs Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Autam-atic Trans-missi-on Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid..
Hy.draulk Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine' Coolant
Radiator Pressare- Cap
'Thermg-sgat
P6we.r. Steering Fluid
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6-44
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6-53
6-57
6-6.1
6-62
'6-63
6-67
6-68
&'70
Windshield. Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield;
Wiper Blade Rephement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materids Chat
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical Sptem
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities -and Specificztions
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you.lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the 2.2L engine:
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Engine 011 Fill Cap and Dipstick
C. Brake Master Cylinder
D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoi.r
E. Battery
E Power Steering Reservoir
G. Air Cleaner
H. WindshieId Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
A. Battery
E.
Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Transmission Dipstick
E. Engine Oil Fill
F. Power Steering Reservoir
G. Brake Master Cylinder
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid

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Most trip3 .are less. than 5 to 10 miles (8 to Xi km).
This is particularly impgrtant when outsid.:
tempemratures me below Freezing;
Most trips include.-extensive idling (such .as fiequenr
driving .in stopand-go traffic).
YQU operate- yo.^ vehicle in dusty areas or
You frkquently tow a'traila.
The vehicle is .used for delivtyy ,service, police, taxi
or other cornexcia1 application.
a€f-roid fraquen-tly. Driving
undef these conditions
causes eagineail to
break down sooner. If' a.ny one of these is true for your
vehicle,
-then you need to .change, your oil and filter
every 3,060..mil~s (3' 000 km] or 3 .months - whichever
0cc:U.rs first.
If none of them is true, use the lopg triplhighway
maintenance schedule. Change. the bil-and filter every
'7.,500 miles (1.2.5.00 km) or 1.2 months -- whicheve-r
u.cc.urs first. Driving a vehicle with 3 fully warmqd
engine under highway coridifians causeis engine oil- to
break dawn dower.
Rem-ote Oil Filter (Four=Whe:el Drive)
The access ,dcmx fm the ;re:mote:oil filter is in-the steering
linkage shiqld as-sbrnbly hated under the. r.adiator
support. Twist the screw to unlock or lack the dom.
Make sure 8 you open the door, it is securely closed.
when
you are finished.

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NOTICE:
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 tub.e on the radiator
filler neck.
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine
coolant sys-tem. The. thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
Power Steering Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When to Check Power $.teering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a le.& in the,system or
ym hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicattt a problem. Have-the .-system inspecte.d
and repaired.
How To -Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and.
the top of the-reservoir ciean,.then tms.crew the cap and
wipe the dipstick .with a clean rag. Replace th.ccap tind
completely :tighten .it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The 1evel.sh.suld be between the- ADD and FULL
mxks. For the 2.2L engine, the. fluid level should be
at tbe C- mark. If rieCe;sssirfr, add mly enou.gh fluid to
bring the level up to the proper range.
TO determine what kind of fluid to use, E&
“Recommended Fiuids and Lubricants” in the-:Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can-cmse leaks and damage hoses-and seals.
Windshield Washer Flu,id
What to Use
When you need windshield washe? fluid, be sure to read
the:maaufact-’s
instructions before me. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where. the. temperature
may
fall below freezing, use a fluid th-at has su.fficien.t
protection against free2i.n.g.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections ,and services which should
be-peffomed:at least twice a year (for ins‘tanck, each
spring
and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department .or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure my necessary repairs are
completed
at once.
.Proper procedures to perform tliese services ‘may be.
found in a GM service manual. See “SService and Owher
Public-ations” in
the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspeetion
Ins.pe.ct the front and rear -suspension a.nd steering
system. for damaged, l~ase .or missing parts, sig-ns of
wear or lack of iubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines-.and
hoses for-proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing,
etci Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boo1 seals for ~d&.rila-ge, te&s UT lkakage. Replace
seals:
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Imp-ect the complete exhaust system. Irmspecrthe. body
near the exhaust. system. Lo& for broken, ,damaged.,
miss-iqg ox-.aut-of-pa.sition parts as: well a;s ppen scams,
holes,
Ioase connections or. other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up- in the floor pan 91- could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
“Engine Exhaust”
in the
Index.
Ra,diator- and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced. if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings
and c1amp.s; replace as needed.
Throttle: Linkage. Inspectton
Inspect the throlttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for dam-age or missjng parts. Replace-
parts .as
needed. Replace, any cables that lime hgh effort oti
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and.c;ruise-
control cabl-es.

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: Re@ornrmended Fluids
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part numb.er
or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine- Oil
I Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified
For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
-of the proper viscosity. To
deterniine the preferred viscosity
for
your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench-@ DEX-COOL TM
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. S.ee “Engine C.oolant” in
the
Index.
GM Part NO. 3634621 or
equivalent ‘with
a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
with
V6 Engine
Manual
Transmission
with L4 Engine
Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 * Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12377916 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).

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The foliowing publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle- can be purchased by filling ob
-the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, rn-oney order,
or credit ca.Ld information to Helm, lncorporated (address below.)
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Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner
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thr
electrical, steering,
body, etc. vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance,
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SheetMetaJDamage
................... i........ 6-59
Shift Light
............................... 2-21’2-63
Shifting
....................................... 2-17
IntoPark .................................... 2-29
Out of Park .................................. 2-32
Side Access Panel
............................... 2-5
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-38 .
SIR .......................................... 1-19
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Sliding Rear Windows ........................... 2-36
SpareTire ..................................... 5-25
Specifications and Capacities
.................. 6-68, 6-69
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Stains, Cleaning ................................ 6-55
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-56
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- I3
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering Speedometer
................................... 2-54
Colizi~~~ Pirk Lock Check
...................... 7-57
In Emergencies ............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................. 2-37
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-47
Storage,.Vehicle
................................ 6-35
Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
SunVisors .................................... 2-49
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1 - 19
Symbols, Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-54
Tailgate
........................................ 2-9
Lubrication Service
........................... 7-55
Taillamp
Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-40
Tape Player Care .......................... 3.20. 7.54
Theft
......................................... 2-10
Thermostat
.................................... 6-28
Third Gear.
Manual Transmission .................. 2-20
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-37
Time. Setting
................................... 3-6
Tire Chains ................................... -5-52
Tires Alignment and Balance
......................... 6-50
Buying
New ... : ............................. 6-48
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-23
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflation Check
............................... 7-54
Inspection
and Rotation ........................ 6-46
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Spare
...................................... 5-25
Temperatme ................................. 6-50
Traction .................................... 6-49
Treadwear
..................................... 6-49
Uniform Quality Grading
........................ 6-49
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-47
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-50
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-47
Topstrap
..................................... 1-30
THEFTLOCK TM ............................... 3-17
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