service interval CHEVROLET S10 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 QOO. to 13 0.00 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See “When
It’s Time for New Tires” and
“Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation. is to achieve more
uniform wear for
all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the mast important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have bea rotated, adjust the front
and rear
inflation. pressures
as shown on the Certificatioflire
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are. properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section COV~TS the mainten-awe required. for your vehicle. Your vehicle ;ntxxts-tBese services to retain its safety,
dep.enclability and emission .control performance.
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Ilztroducitisn
Part A.: Scheduled Maintenmee Services
Short Trip/City
Defiiiition
Shmt TTip/City Intervals
Long, T~ip/Highway Definition
.Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
Long. Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
Part C: Pefiodh5Maintenmc.e Inspectibas
Part D: Ret-ommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Part E: Maintenance Recard
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Every 6,000. Miles (10 QOO h): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cle-anel Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (orat each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Milles (50 000 Bm): Air Cl,eaner Filter
Replacement.
Fuel Fi,lter Replacenient.
Every 50,008 Miles (83 0.84) km): Automatic
Transmission Service (sevexe conditions
only).
Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and
Lines Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every ISO.,OOO Miles (240 000 km): Coo1in.g System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Th&se' intervals only surnfimrize maintenance x&rvkes.
Be sure to fcrllow the complete maintenance schedule
on the fulluwing-pages.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug-Wire

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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with af.lly warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil
to break
down slower,
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Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation.
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and
Lines Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
-60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize. maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The services shown in this sc.hedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) at the same interva1.s. -The services shown
at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at
the
same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km).
;See
“Owner Chcekcs and Services” and “Periodxc-
Maintenance Inspections” following. :..
Footnotes
j’ The U.S. Environmental ProtectiQn Agen.cy or the
California
Air Resources Board-has determined that the
fail.ure to perfam this .m:ai-ntenance-item will nat‘nullify
the emissi‘on warranty
or limit recall liability prior to- the-
completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
perforrne:d
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
# Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steeking
linkagcand transfer cas-e shift linkage, parking brake
cable
guides, propshaft splines, universal joints and
brake pedal springs,
-k A good time ta check your brakes is during tire
rotation.
See “’Brake S-ystem Inspection” under “Periodic
Mafritenafice Inspections” in Part
C of this schedule.
-‘E* Drive axle service (see “Recom.mended Fluids and
Lubricants’‘ in
the Index for proper lubricant to use):
Locki.ng Differential -- Drain fluid and refill .at first.
eagine -&I change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as need.ed.
Standard Differential -- Ch:eck fluid level and add
fluid
as needed at every engine oil change.
More frequent lubrication may be require.d for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
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Lis.ted.below are owner checks and services which
shouldbe performed
at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
perfomance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed’ at once.
Whenever my.fluids
or lubricants are added to. your vehicle,
m&e
sure they are the proper ories, as shown in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine I :vel Check
Check the engme oil level and-add the proper oil if necessaty.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details,
Engine Coolant Level Check-
Check the engine .coalant level .and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix. if necessary. See “Engjne Coolafit” in the
Index €or further details.
WincBshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Che.ck the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield
washer tank and -add the proper fluid -if
mcessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in &e %-&x
for furth-er details .
At Least Once a lvlonm
Tire Idation Check.
Make sure tires are inflated to the c0rre6t presSut~%. See
“Tires” in the Index far further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean. cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio. $ystems” in the Indr
.for further details;
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint Sy.stem Check
Make sure the safety belt. reminder light. and all y~ur
belts, buckles, latch plates., retractors and anchorag-es :are
wo1kin.g properly. Look for any other loose. or dam,aged
safety be1.t system parts.
If you see anything that mixht
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts -replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have. them repaire.d or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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Check redfront axle fluid Ievcl and add as neede,d.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Tra-nsfm Case (Four-wheel Drive)
lnsp.e.ction
Every 12 months or'at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer c.ase-and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer ms-e for kinks and proper
installation. Mare-frequent lubrication may be.&quired
on.of€-road u-se.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part E: Maintenance Re.cOrd
After tbe .scheduled services. are performed, record the
:date, odometer. readkg
and who performed the. service
in the boxes provided’ aftex the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks.and
Services” OF “Periodic Mairitenance” can. be added on
the following recard pages, Also, YQLI should relain .all
maintenance receipts. Your owner infgmation portfolio
is
a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFO-RMED.
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