air condition CHEVROLET TRACKER 1994 User Guide

Service and Appearance Care
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar,
tree sap,
bad$ droppings, chemicals from industrial
chimneys, and other foreign matter can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they
remain on painted Surfaces. Use cldners
that
&e marked safe for painted surfaces
to remove foreign matter.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractui-es or deep
scratches in the finish should be repaired
right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up materials available from
YOU^ dealer or other service outlets.
Larger areas
of finish damage can be
corrected in your dealer’s body and paint
shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal
and dust control can collect on the
underbody;
If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines,
frame,
floor pan, and exhaust system even
though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials
.from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
othef deb& can collect.
Dirt packed in
closed areas
of the frame should be
loosened before
being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this
for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions
can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne
pollutants can fall up~n and attack painted
surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage
can take two forms: blotchy,
ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small
irregulai dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes
this, Geo
will repair, at no charge to the
owner, the surfaces of new vehicles
damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20
000 km)
of purchase, whichever comes first.
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Replacement Bulbs
Back-up ........................................................ 1156
Dome
...................................................... 96051559
Center High-Mounted Stop
........................................... 921
Front Parking and
Turn Signal .................................... 1157 NA
Headlight (Halogen) ............................................... 9004
Heater
or Air Conditioning Control ............................... 96052599
Charging System
............................................ 9433 184
Engine Oil Pressure
.......................................... 9433 184
4WD
...................................................... 9433184
Headlight High Beam
......................................... 9433 184
Instrument Cluster
............................................. 9605 156
Rear Defogger Switch ......................................... 9606 1736
Rear Hazard and
Turn Signal ........................................ 1156
Rear Wipermasher Switch
..................................... 9606 1736
Indicator and Warning
Brake
..................................................... 9433184
CheckEngine
............................................... 9433184
SafetyBelt
................................................. 9433184
Turnsignal
................................................. 9433184
Licenseplate
..................................................... 194
Lighter
...................................................... 9433184
Rearparkingandstop
............................................. 1157
Sidemarker ......................................... ............ 194
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Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning”
............. See the refrigerant information label under hood.
Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill
....................................... 3.0 qt. (2.8 L)**
Overhaul ............................................. 5.4 qt. (5.1 L)
Automatic Transmission ................................ 5.5 qt. (5.2 L)
Manual Transmission ................................... 5.6 qt. (5.3 L)
With Filter Change ..................................... 4.5 qt. (4.2 L)*
Without Filter Change .................................. 4.2 qt. (4.0 L)
Front Differential ........................................ 1.1 qt. (1 .O L)
Fuel Tank ............................................. 11.1 gal. (42 L)
Manual Transmission
Cooling System
Crankcase
Four-wheel Drive
.................................... 1.6 qt. ( 1.5 L) **
Two-Wheel Drive ..................................... 1.8 qt. (1.7 L) **
Rear Differential ........................................ 2.3 qt. (2.2 L)
Transfer Case ........................................... 1.8 qt. ( 1.7 L)
T Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re
not sure, ask your Geo dealer.
* When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be needed. Recheck the oil level
after filling. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
** Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” or “Manual
Transmission Fluid”
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Introduction: A Word about Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you
keep your vehicle
in good working
condition. But
we don’t know exactly
how you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a few times
a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the
time
in very hot, dusty weather. You may
use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or
you may drive it to work, to do errands
or
in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people
use
their GM vehicles, maintenance needs
vary.
You may even need more frequent
checks and replacements than you will
find in the schedules
in this part. So
please read this part and note how you
drive. If you
have any questions on how
to keep your vehicle
in good condition,
see your Geo dealer, the place many
GM
owners choose to have their maintenance
work done. Your dealer can be relied
upon to use proper parts and practices.
Your Vehicle and the
Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep your vehicle
in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important.
Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can
significantly affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even
the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
To
help protect our environment, and to help
keep
your vehicle in good condition,
please maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into
five sections:
“Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services” shows what to have done and
how often. Some of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment,
you should let your
dealer’s
service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
f you are skilled enough to do some
work on your vehicle, you will probably
want to get the service information
SM publishes. You will find a list of
wblications and how to get them in this
nanual. See “Service Publications”
in
he Index.
‘Section B: Owner Checks and Services”
ells you what should be checked
whenever you stop for fuel. It also
:xplains what you can easily do to help
:eep your vehicle in good condition.
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“Section C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” explains important inspections that your Geo dealer’s service
department or another qualified service
center should perform.
“Section
D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” lists some products GM
recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products, or
their equivalents, should be used whether
you do the work yourself or have it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record”
provides a place for you to record the
maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed,
be sure to write it down in this section.
This will help you determine when your
next maintenance should be done.
In
addition, it is a good idea to keep your
maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
Section A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance
Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance
services you should have done and when
you should schedule them. Your Geo
dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with
it. If you go to your
dealer for your service needs, you’ll knoN
that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using
genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel.
See “Fuel” in the Index.
I
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the
two schedules is right for your vehicle.
Here’s how to decide which schedule to
follow:
Schedule
I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles
(1
6 km) when outside temperatures are
below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty
areas or off-road frequently.
D You tow a trailer.
[f any one (or more) of these is true for
your driving, follow Schedule I.
Schedule
I1
Follow Schedule I1 on& if none of the
lbove conditions
is true.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule l
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
e
a
a
a
When most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
When most trips are less than
10 miles
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing
a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the
taxi or other commercial applications.
* An Emission Control Service.
t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not
nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior
to the
completion
of vehicle useful lfc. General
Morors, howeve); urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance
be
recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record.”
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ITEM NO.
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2
3
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4
5
6
7
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8
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9
10
11
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7
12
13
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “E,xplanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services” following
Schedules
I und 11.
Engine OTI and Filter Change*
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection
Fan (Water Pump) Drive Belt Service
Camshaft Timing Belt Replacement*
Cooling System Service”
Wheel Bearine Insuection
Transmission
(All) and Transfer Case
Differential (Four-wheel Drive) Service
Propeller Shafts and
U-Joints Inspection
Freewheeling Hubs Inspection
(if equipped)
Spark Plug Replacement*
Spark Plug Wire Replacement”
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Reulacement*
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
Inspection*
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilomerers) or Months
(whichever occursfirst).
Every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months.
Every
6,000 miles (10 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
At 60,000 miles (100 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 krn) or 30 months.
Every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km) or 15 rnonlhs.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months.
Every 30,000 miles (50
000 km).
Every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) or 60 months.
Every 50.000 miles
(X3 000 km).
Every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
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Maintenance Schedule
S ection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cant.)
Schedule 11
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
the drivinp conditions specified in
Schedule
I apply.
* An Emission Control Service.
t The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the-failure to pevform this
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WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled
Schedules
I and II.
ITEM NO. Maintenance Services” following
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occursFrst).
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change* Every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months.
2 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection Every 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
maintenance item will not nuh& the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be pevformed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance
Record.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
&planation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
?allowing are explanations of the services
isted in Schedule
I and Schedule II.
he proper fluids and lubricants to use are
.isted
in Section D. Make sure whoever
rervices your vehicle uses these. All parts
should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else
~ives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s
displacement and code, see
“Engine Identification” in the
Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 -e Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving
II oils of proper
viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG”
designation may be shown
alone, or in combination with
others, such as “SHKD,”
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.
* An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
2
3
4
To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine (e.g.,
SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Tire Wheel Rotation and
Jnspectioq
- For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions
in this manual. See
“Ties,
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.
Fan (Water Pump) Drive Belt
Servk
- Inspect and adjust if
necessary at
30,000 mile
(50 000 km), or 30 month
intervals. Replace the belt at
60,000 miles (100 000 km) and
120,000 miles (200 000 km).
-shaft Timin? Belt
Replacemeat”
- Replace every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) and
ITEM NO.
SERVICE
then inspect after 30,000 miles
(50 000 km).
Drain, flush and refill the system
with new or approved recycled
coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 182SM. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture
as
specified. See “Coolant” in the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and
maintains proper engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace
if
they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten screw-type
hose clamps. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash
the pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation,
we recommend a pressure test
of
both the cooling system and the
nressure cap.
5 Coolin? Sys&nSemice* -
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
6 Wheel Bearin? InsDection -
Inspect for wear and proper
adjustment. Relubricate the
bearings if grease is
contaminated.
7 Transmission (All) and
Transfer Case Differential
(Four-wheel Drive) Service
-
For the manual transmission and
transfer case differential, check
the fluid level every time the
oil is changed. See “Manual
Transmission Fluid” and
“Transfer Case” in the Index.
Inspect for damage and leaks
and change the fluid every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km) or
15 months for Schedule
I
conditions and every 30,000
miles (50 000 km) or 30 months
for Schedule
II conditions.
For the automatic transmission,
check the fluid level every time
the oil is changed. See
“Automatic Transmission
Fluid” in the Index. Inspect for
damage and leaks and change
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
8
9
the fluid every 15,000 miles
(25 0o0 km) or 15 months for
Schedule
I conditions and
100,000 miles ( 166 000 km) for
Schedule
I1 conditions. Replace
the automatic transmission cooler hoses every
45,000 miles
(75 000 km).
Propeller Shafts and U-Joints
Inspection
- Inspect for
looseness and damage.
Do this
every,.l5 months, or at 15,000
mile
(25 000 km) intervals, more
frequently if used off-road
or for
pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint
flange bolts if necessary.
Freewheeling Hubs InsDection
/If Equipped) - 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.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
10
11
Spark Plug Replacement” -
Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement Pans” in the Index.
Spark Plup Wire Replacement”
-
Replace wires. Check the boot fit
at the distributor and
at the spark
plugs. Operation in extreme cold
and/or on salted roads may require
more frequent replacement.
* An Emission Control Service.
t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not null@ the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be pegormed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded
in “Section E: Maintenance
Record.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service dep,artment or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
‘7mi-
OR SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
I
Throttle Linkage
InsDection
I
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If
you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Inspect the froht 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
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and
then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
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.
Inspect
the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
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