oil change CHEVROLET TRACKER 1993 User Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
7 Distributor Cap and Spark Plug Wire
Inspection*
- Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot
fit at the distributor and at
the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed. Operation
in extreme cold and/or on salted roads may require
more frequent replacement.
Replacement* - Inspect valve for proper function.
Replace the valve every
50,000 miles (83 OOO km)
as well as any worn, plugged or collapsed hoses.
8 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection*
- Inspect at 50,000 mile (83 OOO km)
intervals.
Replacement* - Inspect at each oil change.
Replace
every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more
often under dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer for
the proper replacement intervals for your driving
conditions.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
crankcase ventilation filter, replace
it too.
10 Air Cleaner Filter (PCV Filter, if Equipped)
1 *An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
16 Emission System Hoses Inspection* - Inspect at
60,OOO mile (lo0 OOO km) intervals.
17 Catalytic Converter Inspection* - Inspect at
100,OOO mile (166 OOO km) intervals. At each oil
change, inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks
and loose fittings, especially if the vehicle is used
off-road.
*An Emission Control Service.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
18 Power Steering System Inspection - Check the
power steering gear box, pump and hose connections
for leaks
or damage. Check the fluid level on the
dipstick.
See “Power Steering Fluid” in the Index.
Check the drive belt for cracks, fraying and wear.
Check belt tension. There should be
0.24”-0.35”
(6-9 mm) deflection when you press your thumb
midway between the pulleys. Adjust or replace belt
as needed.
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1
2
3
SERVICE
Wheel Bearings Inspection - Inspect every
15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 OOO km) intervals.
Inspect for wear and proper adjustment. Relubricate
the bearings
if grease is contaminated.
Propeller Shafts and U-Joints
Inspection
- Inspect for looseness and damage. Do
this every 15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 000 km)
intervals, or more frequently if used off-road or
pulling a trailer. Tighten U-Joint flange bolts if
necessary.
Clutch (Manual Transmission Only) - At each oil
change, inspect for correct free play and positive
engagement. See “Clutch Adjustment’’
in the Index.
Maintenance Schedule
Uther Nun-Emissun Related Maintenance
Service
ITEM
4 Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
at
7,500 miles (12 500 km) and then every
15 ,OOO miles (25 OOO km). See “Tires, Inspection
and Rotation”
in the Index. Check the tires for
uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or
premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check
for damaged wheels also.
While the tires and wheels are removed for rotation,
perform
the brake system inspection described in
Section C.
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Brakes - Tire rotations are a convenient
opportunity
to inspect the braking system. See
“Brake System Inspection”
in Section C.
Locking Front Hubs Inspection (If Equipped) -
At each oil change, inspect the locking front hubs
for correct operation. Repair or replace
if necessary.
(Both hubs must operate correctly for the front axle
to power
the front wheels.)
7 Steering and Suspension - At each oil change,
inspect the steering linkage and suspension for leaks
and damage. Repair or replace damaged or worn
parts.
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Halogen Bulbs .................. 248
Halogen Headlight Bulb
Replacement
.................. 248
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......... 190
Haze. Driving in Fog. Mist and ..... 162
Head Restraints
................... 14
Headlights Halogen Bulb Replacement
....... 248
High/Low Beam
................ 70
Lever. Turn Signal/Lights
ControVHeadlight Beam
........ 67
Lights On Reminder
............. 69
Heater Controls ................. 102
Heating
........................ 103
Heating. Bi-Level
................ 103
High Beams
..................... 159
High/Low Beam. Headlight
......... 70
Highway Hypnosis
............... 168
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......... 169
Hill. Approaching a
.............. 146
Hills. Parking
on ................. 171
Hills. Driving on Off-Road
........ 145
Hitches (Trailer)
................. 180
Hood Release
................... 227
Hook-Ups. Front Towing
.......... 198
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing .......... 199
Hooks. Recovery
................ 2 18
Horn ........................... 67 Hubs. Free-Wheeling
.............. 58
Automatic
..................... 59
Manual
........................ 59
Hydroplaning
................... 16.1
Hypnosis. Highway .............. 168
Ice. Driving on Snow or .......... 174
Identification
Engine
....................... 272
Label. Service Parts
............ 272
Number. Vehicle
............... 272
Ignition Switch
................... 48
Incline. Driving across an
......... 152
Incline. Stalling on an
............. 154
Indicators. Warning Lights. Gages and
..................... 82
Inflation
- Tire Pressure .......... 254
Inspections. Periodic Maintenance
. . 303
Instrument Panel And Clusters
................... 80
Bins .......................... 75
Cleaning the Top of the
.......... 266
Fuse Block
.................... 275
Interior Lights
.................... 7 1
Jump Starting .................. 19 1
Keys ................ .... 44
Label. Certification
.............. 252
Label. Tire-Loading Information
.... 252 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator
. . ... 85
Lane Change Indicator. Turn
Signal and
..................... 68
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belt)
...... 24
Leather Cleaning
................ 265
Leaving the Freeway
............. 165
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
................. 62
Levers Controls (Comfort Control System)
.................... 102
Turn SignaULights ControUHeadlight Beam
........ 67
Windshield Wiper/Washer
........ 72
Lighter. Cigarette
................. 77
Lights Brake System Warning
........... 84
Charging System
................ 85
Check Engine
.................. 85
Dome ......................... 71
Engine Oil Pressure
............. 85
Interior ........................ 71
Malfunction Indicator
............ 85
Oil Pressure. ................... 86
On Reminder ................... 69
Operation of ................... 69
Safety Belt Reminder ............ 23
Traffic
....................... 120
Warning. Gages and Indicators
.... 82
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Loading Your Vehicle ............ 252
Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving
.............. 14 1
Locks.
Door ...................... 45
Loss of Control
.................. 138
Lubricants and Fluids
......... 27 1. 305
Maintenance Materials. Appearance Care and
. . 27 1
Periodic Inspections
............ 303
Record
....................... 308
Other Non-Emission Related
Services
.................... 296
Scheduled Services
............. 285
Underbody
.................... 270
Maintenance Schedule
............ 28 1
Schedule
I .................... 286
Schedule
II.’. .................. 288
Selecting the Right
............. 285
Services. Scheduled
............ 285
Using Your
................... 285
When Trailer Towing
........... 185
Making Turns (With a Trailer)
...... 183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
........ 85
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed
.................... 54
Fluid ........................ 237
Shift Speeds
.................... 56
Manual. How to Use This ........... 5
Markings. Pavement .............. 12 1
Master Cylinder. Brake ........... 245
Mirrors
......................... 74
Convex Outside
................. 74
Inside Rearview
................. 74
Metal Damage. Sheet
............. 269
Inside Day/Night Rearview
....... 74
Outside Manual Adjust
........... 74
Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice.
Driving in
.................... 155
New Vehicle
. ‘Break-In’ ........... 48
Night
Driving at
.................... 157
Driving Suggestions. A Few
More
...................... 159
Vision
....................... 158
odometer. Speedometer and
....... 80
Odometer. Trip ................... 8 1
Officer. Traffic
.................. 122
Off-Road Driving
After
........................ 157
Before You Go
................ 141
Getting Familiar with
........... 143
On Hills
...................... 145
With Your Geo Four-Wheel-
Drive Vehicle
............... 140
Loading Your Vehicle
for
........ 141 Off-Road Recovery
.............. 135
Oil. Engine
..................... 229
Additives
..................... 232
How to Check
................. 229
Pressure Light
.................. 86
What Kind to Use
.............. 231
What to
Do with Used ........... 233
When to Add
.................. 230
When
to Change ............... 232
On the Road
.................... 168
Opening and Closing
Your Rear Window
.............. 90
Operation of Lights ................ 69
Overheating, Engine
.............. 200
Owner Checks and Services
........ 302
Paint
Opening and Closing Your Sunroof
... 89
Chemical Spotting
.............. 270
Finish Care
................... 267
Finish Damage
............... 270
Park. Shifting into ................. 61
Park, Shifting out
of ............... 63
Parked, Running Your Engine
While You’re
................... 65 .
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Transfer Case .................... 59
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) . . 239
Transmission Fluid. Automatic ..... 234
Transmission Fluid. Manual ....... 237
Transmission. Automatic ........... 5 1
Transmission. Five-Speed Manual ... 54
Transmission. Manual ............. 54
Traveling to Remote Areas ......... 142
Trip Odometer ................... 8 1
Trip. Before Leaving on a Long ..... 167
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator
...................... 68
Turn Signal Light Bulb
Replacement. Front Parking and
. . 249
Turn SignaULights Control/
Headlight Beam Lever. The
....... 67
Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer
....................... 183
Underbody Maintenance .......... 270
Unfolding the Rear Seats ........... 17
Uphill. Driving ................... 147
Uphill. Parking .................. 172
Used Oil. What to Do with ......... 233
Utility Vehicle Driving
Guidelines
.................... 140 Vehicle
Control
of a ................... 126
Damage Warnings ................ 7
Dimensions ................... 279
Driving Guidelines. Utility ....... 140
Environment and Your .......... 282
Identification Number ........... 272
Leaving with the Engine
Running
..................... 62
Loading Your ................. 252
Parking Your ................... 63
Storage ....................... 247
Symbols ....................... 18
Towing Your. ................. 196
Towing, Recreational ........... 186
Vent Windows, Rear .............. 66
Ventilation ..................... 103
Ventilation System, Flow-Through . . 106
Ventilation Tips ................. 106
Vinyl Cleaning .................. 265
Vision, Night ................... 158
Visors, Sun ...................... 76
warnine Devices. Other .......... 190
Warning Flashers. Hazard 190
Warning Lights. Gages and
Indicators
...................... 82
Y
.........
Warnings. Safety .................. 6
Warnings. Vehicle Damage .......... 7
Washer Fluid. Windshield ......... 244
Washers (Windshield) ............. 72
Washing Your Vehicle ............ 267
Water. Driving in ................ 156
Weatherstrip Service ............. 269
Weight
Total on Your Vehicle’s Tires
.... 180
Trailer ....................... 179
Trailer Tongue ................ 180
Welcome to Geo ................... 4
Wheel Alignment ................ 259
Wheel Nut Torque ............... 278
Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum
............ 269
Replacement .................. 259
Used Replacement .............. 260
Windows ........................ 66
Defogging and Defrosting ....... 104
Opening and Closing Your Rear .... 90
Rear Vent ..................... 66
Rear WiperIWasher ............. 73
Removing and Installing Your
Rear ........................ 91
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