automatic transmission fluid CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HOW to Add Fluid Manual TransmisSion Fluid
Referto- the. M-aintenance Schedule t~ dtztermirie. what
kind of- tram~ssion fluid to. me. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants:” in. the Index.
Add fluid only after checking tktrmsmission fluid HOT.
(A COLD check is used .only as a reference.) If the fluid
levd is low, add Only enough of the proper flvid. to bring
the le,vel up t.0 the HOT area fora hat check. It doesdt
take much fluid, ,generally less than Qne pint (0.5 L).
Don t ove.$ll.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-III, because. fluid with that label is
made especidy
for-. your automatic transmission.
.Damage caused.
by fluid other than DEXRON-111
is not covered by y.our new vehicle warranty.
After srddiag fluid-, recheck the fluid Ievel as
When the-correct fluid level Ls obtained, .push the
described under “How to Check.”
dipstick back
in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
A good time to have it checked is when-the engine
oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual
transmission doesn’t require charging..
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at.you-r GM dealership
Service Department.
‘If YOU do it yourself, be sure. to follow all the
instructions here, or
you could ge.t a false reading,
NOTICE:
Too much or too little-fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that same: u1
the fluid could come; out and fall on hot engine.
parts
or exhaust system p-arts, starting a fire. Be
sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
tranqmission fluid.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditilons:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or hgher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as- found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do mt use your vehicle under any of these
conditians,
the fluid andfilte>r da not require changing.
Manual transmiss.ion fluid doe,sn’t
require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-21

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99,000 Miles (1 65 000 knz)
Change. engine oil and .filter (or every
3 .months, whichever -occurs first).
ATI Emisston Control S~rvice,
Lu.bricate chassis c.omponents (or every
3 .months, whi-chever occurs first).
(See footnote #.>
0 Check readfront axle fluid l.evel and add
flu-id
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and
axk seals for leaking.
(.Se.e,footnote
*-?I
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
lOO,.OOO Miles (166 000 km-)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
Cl Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
filter if -the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside.
temperature-
re:plarly reaches 90°F
(32 ' C) or hig-her;
-- In hill-y or mou.ntainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such .as found in t>axi, police or
delivery service.
(Continz lea)
7-35

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - When doing frequent trail-er towing.
- Uses such :as. €and in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ify0u.d~ not we your veh:icle undm any uf these
cgnditions, the fluid andfilter do- not require changing.
Manuall trall.$rnission fluid doesn't
require change.
, , . .-;_
Lorig -Trip/Highway Maintenance .. Schedule, I
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
OF more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
(32" C) or higher..
- In hilly or mount.aincrus terrain.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-44

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - In heavy ci.ty traffic where the outside
temperature reg;ularly reaches 90 OF
(32°C) or-higher.
- In hilly or mou-ntainaus terrain.
- Wke.n; aoi-ng frequent trailer towing,
Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
[z1 Inspect spark plug wires.
&I Emission Control Service.
Replace spak plugs.
An Emission Controt ..Service.
U Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or mo-re a€ these conditions:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wiper Blade Check
1ns.pect.wiper blades for wear: or cracking. Replace blade-
inSerts: that app-ear
worn or damaged or ihatstreak .OI-
miss areas ofthe windshield. Also. sec “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” .in the Index.
At Least Four Times a Year
Manual Transn@gton Check
Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G
“Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion” in the‘hdex.
Check for leaks.
A fluid bss may indicate a proble-IB. Have the system
inspected and repaiced if needed.
Automatic Transmission Ghe.ck
Check the transmis-sim fluid level; add if heeded. See
“Auto’matic Tfanslliissi6.n” in the Ifid~x. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir. See-
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid 10s ill
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
insgected and repaired at o.nce.
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate ,-tailgate latch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D.
A-t Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specifi-ed
in Bart D.
Body Lubrication S:ervice
Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es, latches
and locks including the glove
box, consde Qoors-an.d the
body
hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the- hod safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D
tells
you what use. More frequent lubrication may be:
requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat.

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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).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front- and
Rear
Axle
Transfer
Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLLUBRJCANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12377985 or equivalent) 01:
lubric-ant .mee,~g-.re;quiremen~s
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting-
.requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC-LB- (GM Part
No. 105 1 344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM PartNo.
Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
GM O.ptikleen@ Washer-Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
105227.1)
SAE 80W-.90 GL-5
USAGE
Transfer Case
Shift Lever,
Propeller
Shaft
Slip Splines- .and
Ulljvers.al Joints
Clurch Pushrad
to Clutch Fork
J-oint
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (G-M Part
No. l23779-'85 or equivalent) or-
lubricant
meeting requirements
af NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) .or
lubricant me-eting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2., Category LIB
or'GC-LB.

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Accessory Power Outlets ........................ 2-50
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-20
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-24
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-22
How it Works ................................ 1-2 1
Location .................................... l-21
Readiness Light ......................... 1-20, 2-56
Servicing
................................... 1- 24
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-23
When Should
it Inflate ........................ 1-22
Air Cleaner
............................... 6-15, 6-69
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-4
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance, Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
...................... 6-59
Antenna, Fixed
................................. 3-21
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-59, 4-7
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-7
Appearancecare
............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-61
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest, Storage
............................... 2-48
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-49
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-19 .
Audio System Tips .............................. 3-19
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-55
Fluid .................................. 6-17, 6-70
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-57
Operation
................................... 2-17
Shifting
..................................... 2-17
Axle
Front
....................................... 6-24
Rear
.................................. 2-22, 6-22
Battery
....................................... 6-35
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Brake Fluid
.................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-28
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-58
Warnings .................................... 5-3
9-1
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