maintenance CHEVROLET TRACKER 1994 User Guide

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Four- Wheel Drive
Most
lubricant checks in this section also
apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles.
However, they have
two additional
systems that need lubricatiog.
Transfer Case
When to Check qnd Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change
it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the
filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some
lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise
the level to the bottom of the filler plug
hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of lybricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Front Axle
When
to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to a
determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change it. See
“Periodic Maintenance Inspections” and
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the
filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some
lubricant.
If the differential is at operating
temperature (warm), add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
If the differential
is cold, add enough
lubricant to raise the level to
1/2 inch (12
mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine
what kind of lubricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it is
low. If you have a problem with engine
overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
The proper coolant for your Geo will:
Give freezing protection down to
-20°F (-29”C), or -34°F (-37°C)
in
Canada and for vehicles with the cold
climate option.
Give boiling protection up to 258°F
(125°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they
should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification
6038-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to
“GM Specification
6038-M”
with a complete coolant flush
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Power Steering FJuid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with
a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten
it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
D When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should
be at the “MAX”
mark.
D When the engine compartment is cool
the level should be at
the “MIN”
mark.
‘hat to Add:
:fer to the Maintenance Schedule to
terrnine what kind of fluid to use. See
[ecornmended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
2 Index.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or
making
a complete fluid change,
always use
the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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correct a leak. If you add fluid when your
linings are worn, then you’ll have too
much fluid when you get new brake
linings. You should add (or remove)
brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedple to
determine when to check
yoqr drake
fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” in the Index.
To Check Brake Fluid:
You can check the brake fluid without
taking
off the cap. Just look at the
windows on the brake fluid reservoir. The
fluid levels should be above “MIN.” If
they aren’t, have your brake system
checked to see if there is a leak.
After work is done
on the brake hydraulic
system, make sure the levels are above
“MIN’ and below the top
of each
window.
What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake fluid
- such as Delco-
Supreme 11s (GM Part
No. 1052535).
Use new brake fluid from a sealed container
only, and always clean the brakl
fluid reservoir cap before removing it.
NOTICE:
Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid. For example,
just a few drops of mineral-based
oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system parts
so badly that they’ll
have to be replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so
be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If
you do, wash it
off immediately. See “Appearance
Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Geo has front disc brakes and rear
drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The
sound may come and
go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing on the brake pedal
firmly).
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’ire Inspection and Rotation
’0 make your tires last longer, have them
nspected and rotated at the mileages
ecommended
in the Maintenance
Ichedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance
lervices”
in the Index.
Jse this rotation pattern.
F your spare wheel does not match your
lther wheels, you may want to use this
lattern.
f your vehicle has front tires with
ifferent load ratings or tread designs
such as all season vs.
odoff road) than
he rear tires, don’t rotate your tires front
3 rear.
ifter the tires have been rotated, adjust
he front and rear intlation pressure as
hown on the Certificationflire label.
dake certain that all wheel nuts are
lroperly tightened. See “Wheel Nut
’orque”
in the Index.
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
pas to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose &er
a time. The wheel
could come off and
cause
an accident. When you change
a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you
can use a cloth or a paper towel to
do this; but be sure to use a scraper
or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing
a Rat Tire” in the Index.)
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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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IMPORTANT:
KEEP THE ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the
maintenance required
for your
Geo . Your vehicle needs these
services to retain its safety.
dependability and emission
control performance
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Maintenance Schec
Section
Introduction: A Word about Maintenance ........................
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B .
C .
D .
E .
Your Vehicle and the Environment .........................
How This Part Is Organized ............................
Scheduled Maintenance Services ........................
Using Your Maintenance Schedule .......................
Selecting the Right Schedule ............................
Schedule1 .......
Schedule11 ............................................
Owner Checks and Services .........
At Each Fuel Fill .......
At Least Once a Month .................. .......
At Least Twice a Year .........
AtLeastOnceaYear ..................................
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...........................
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........................
MaintenanceRecord ......................................
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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ..............
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Protection
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new car warranties .
See your GM dealer for details .
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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.
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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
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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:
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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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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
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.)
Schedule / (Cont.)
* An Emission Control Service.
t The US. 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 life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record.”
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled
Schedules
I and 11.
ITEM NO. Maintenance Services” following
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
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Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* See “Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
15 I Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*t I
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
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Every
80,000 miles (133 000 km). Heated
Oxygen Sensor Replacement*
18 Every
100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
Fuel Injector Inspection”
17 Every
30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or 30 months. Fuel Filter Replacement*
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Evaporative Emissions Canister
Replacement* I Every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Engine Control Module (ECM) and 2o Associated Sensors Inspection* Every 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
21 Every
100,000 miles (166 000 kml
Three Wav Catalvtic Converter Inspection* 22
Every 60,000 miles (100 000 km). Emission
System Hoses Inspection*
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23 I Engine Timing and Distributor Check* I Every 60,000 miles (100 000 km).
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Every 60,000 miles (100 000 km). Brake Fluid
Service 28
Every 60,000 miles (100 000 km) or 60 months.
Wiring Harness and Connectors Inspection* 27
Every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months.
Power Steering System Inspection 26
Every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection* 25
Every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Engine Idle Speed Check*?
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