fuel CHEVROLET TRACKER 1994 Owner's Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule /I (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.”
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ITEM NO.
20
21
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Services (Cont.)
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services” following
Schedules
I and 11.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*?
Fuel Filter Replacement*
Fuel Injector Inspection* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement*
Evaporative Emissions Canister
Replacement*
Engine Control Module (ECM) and
Associated Sensors Inspection”
Emission System Hoses Inspection*
Three Way Catalytic Converter Inspection*
Engine Timing and Distributor Check*
Engine Idle Speed Check*?
Valve Lash (Clearance) Inspection*
Power Steering System Inspection
Wiring Harness and Connectors Inspection*
Brake Fluid Service
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
See “Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules I and
11.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 30 months.
Every
100,000 miis (166 000 km).
Everv 80.000 miles (1 33 000 km).
Every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Everv
60.000 miles (100 000 km). ~~
Every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Every
60,000 miles (100 000 km).
Every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months.
Every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) or 60 months.
Every
60,000 miles (100 000 km).
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Maintenance Schedule
sc 1 ection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) 1 ITEM
NO.
12
13
14
15
SERVICE
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
{PCV) Valve Replacement*
-
Inspect valve for proper
function. Replace
the valve
every
50,000 miles (83 000 km)
as well as any worn, plugged or
collapsed hases.
Exhaust
Gas Recirculation
{EGR) System Inspection* -
lpspect at 50,pOO mile
(83 000 km) intervals.
Replace every
30,000 miles
(50 ODD km) or more often under
dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer
for the proper replacement
intervals
for your driving
qonflitions.
Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines
wection*t
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap, lines and hoses
for damage
or-leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for an even filler neck imprint or
any damage at
30,000 miles
(50 000 h). Replace parts as
Cleaner
Filter Replacement*-
ITEM
NO.
16
17
18
19
20
21
SERVICE
needed. Replace the cap and
gasket at
60,000 mile
(100 000 km) intervals.
Fuel Filter Re&uxmmt*
-
Replace the fuel filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km), or
sooner if clogged.
Fuel Injector Inspectim*
-
Inspect at 100,000 mile
( 166 000 km) intervals,
Heated
Own Sensor
dacemea*
- Replace at
80,000 miles (133 000 km).
Etive va E-ns Canister
Redacernent"
- Replace at
100,000 mile
(166 000 km)
intervals.
me Control Module (ECM)
and Associated Sensors
Jnspectipn*
- Inspect at 100,000
mile (1.66 000 km) intervals.
lsslon Svstem
Hoses
Inspection" - Inspect at 60,000
mile (100 OD0 km) intervals.
0.
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ITEM
NO.
22
23
SERVICE
Three-way CUytlc Convertex
Jnspection"
- Inspect at 100,000
mile (166 000 km) intervals.
At each si1 change, inspect the
entire exhaust system for leaks
and loose fittings, especially
if
the vehicle is used off-road.
E-e Timing and Dlstnbu tor
Check*
- Adjust the timing to the
underhood label specifications.
Inspect the inside and outside
of
the distributor cap and rotor for
cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace
as
needed.
..
* An Emission Control Service.
t The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or
the California 4ir Resources Eoard has
determined that the failure to perjorm this
maintenance item
will not nullifjt the emission
warranty or
limit recall liabiliw prior to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be petfiimed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance
be
recorded in "Section E: Maintenance
Record."
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Maintenance Schedule
iection B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in Engine Coolant Level Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer
Pull
the primary hood latch release handle inside the vehicle. The secondary latch should keep
Hood Latch Operation necessary. See “Windshield Washer
Fluid”
in the Index for further details.
Fluid Level Check
the windshield washer fluid level in
the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
the hood from opening all the way when the primary latch is released. Make sure the hood closes
firmly. See “Hood Release” in the Index for further details.
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Rear Axle (All) and
Front Axle (Four-
Wheel Drive)
Windshield Washer Solvent
Transfer Case (Four-
Wheel Drive)
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
Hood, Door and Lift-
gate Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat, Fuel
Door Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRICANT
SAE 7SW-90 GL-5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Lubricant.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part
No. lOSOlO9).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Cu.stomer Assistance Information
0 Up to $30 maximum daily CAB,
BUS, or OTHER public transportation
allowance
in lieu of rental for any
overnight warranty repair up to
5 days.
OR
0 Up to $10 daily FUEL allowance for
rides provided by another person (i.e.,
friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu
of rental
or other public transportation for
any overnight warranty repair up to
5 days.
Note: All Courtesy Transportation
arrangements
will be administered by
your ChevroletIGeo dealership service
management.
Claim amounts should
reflect all actual costs.
0 ChevroletlGeo Courtesy
Transportation is not
part of the
BUMPER TO
BUMPER New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet‘Geo
reserves the right to make any
changes or discontinue Courtesy
Transportation at any
time without
notification.
For additional program details, contact
your ChevroletlGeo dealer.
In Canada, please consult your GM
Dealer for information on courtesy
transportation.
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Service Publications
[nformation on how to obtain Product
Service Publications (PSP’s) and Indexes
3s described below is applicable only in
$e
fifty U.S. states (and the District of
Columbia) and only for cars and light
trucks with GVWR less than 10,000
pounds
(4 536 kg).
[n Canada, information pertaining to
Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be .obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Dr.
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8W
Chevrolet/Geo regularly sends its
dealers useful service bulletins about
ChevroletlGeo products. ChevroletlGeo
monitors product performance
in the
field. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing our products better. Now, you
can get these bulletins too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some
pertain to the proper use and care
of your
vehicle. Some describe costly repairs.
Others describe inexpensive repairs
which, if done on time with the latest
parts, may avoid future costly repairs.
Some bulletins tell a technician how
to
:epair a new or unexpected condition.
3thers describe a quicker way to fix your
vehicle. They can help a technician
service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions
affecting a small number of cars or trucks.
Your Chevrolet/Geo dealer or
a qualified
technician may have to determine if a
specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
[ndividual PSP’s
If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s
issued by ChevroletlGeo for all car
or
truck models in the model year, you can
buy individual PSP’s, such as those which
may pertain
to a particular model. To do
this, you will first need to see our
index of PSP’s. It provides
a variety of
information. Here’s what you’ll find in
the index and how you can get one:
What You’ll Find in the Index:
0 A list of all PSP’s published by
ChevroletlGeo in
a model year (1 990
or later). PSP’s covering all models
of ChevroletlGeo cars or light trucks
(less than
10,000 pounds (4 536 kg)
GVWR) are listed in the same index.
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Index
Fluid Automatic Transmission
....... 167
Brake
...................... 174
Manual Transmission
.......... 168
Power Steering ............... 173
Recommended
............... 225
Windshield Washer
........... 174
Foreign Countries. Fuels
in ....... 1.57
Foreign Material Paint Damage
.... 194
Four-wheel Drive
.............. 46
Four-wheel Drive (Service) ....... 170
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle. Off-Road
Driving With Your Geo
........ 108
Freeway Driving ............... 120
Freewheeling Hubs
Automatic
................. 47
Manual
..................... 46
Ashtray
..................... 63
Axle
....................... 170
Seat ........................ 10
Seat Side Pockets ............. 61
Seatbacks. Reclining .......... IO
Towing Hook-ups ............. 138
Fuel ......................... 156
FuelGage
..................... 69
Fuels in Foreign Countries ........ 157
Fuse Block, Instrument Panel ..... 198
Fuse Block, Main ............... 198
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 196
Folding Rear
Seat
............... 13
Front Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.... 70
Fuel
....................... 69
Warning Lights and Indicators ... 68
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ........ 157
Glass
......................... 19 1
Glove Box .................... 60
GM Participation
in RBB Auto Line .
Alrernative Dispute Resolution
Program
.................. 235
Grips . Passenger Assist .......... 62
Guidelines. Driving ............. 107
Halogen Bulbs
............... 177
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 132
Head Restraints
................ I1
Headlights .................... 177
Heater Controls
................ 84
Heater. Engine Coolant
(Block) .... 41
Heating ....................... 84
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 12 1
Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 121
Hill. Approaching a ............. 1 IO
Hitches ....................... 126
Hood Release .................. IS9
Hood . Checking Things under the . . 159
Hook.Ups . Front Towing ......... 138
Hook.Ups. Rear Towing
......... I39
Horn ......................... 53
Headlight High/Low Beam ....... 56
How to Add Coolant to the
How
to Add Coolant to the
Hubs. Freewheeling
Coolant
Recovery Tank
........ 142
Radiator
............... . .144
Automatic
................... 47
Manual
..................... 46
Hydroplaning .................. 118
Hypnosis. Highway
............. 121
Identification Number. Vehicle .... 196
Identification. Engine ............ 196
If a Tire Goes Flat .............. 146
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow .................... 153
Ignition Switch
................. 39
Incline
. Driving Across an ........ 113
Incline. Stalling on
an ........... 114
Intlation - Tire Pressure .......... 184
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...................... 59
Inside Rearview Mirror
.......... 59
Instrument Cluster .............. 66
Instrument Panel ............... 64
Instrument Panel Bins
........... 61
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...... 198
Instrument Panel
. Cleaning the
Topof
..................... 191
Interior Lights ................. 57
Jump Starting
................. 133
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Service Station Information
See Page 163
(I I Ill1 n
Cooling System Reservoir Hood Release
Check and add coolant gdy at the coolant See Page 159
recovery tank. The fluid should be at the
“FULL” mark when the engine is warm.
If the engine is cool, the level should be
at the “LOW” mark or
a little higher.
See Page 170 Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
See Page 174 Engine Oil Dipstick
See Page 162
Battery
Engine Oil Fill Cap
The Delco Freedom“ battery needs
no water. See Page 176
See Tire-Loading Information label on the
inside of the rear edge
of the driver’s door.
See Page 181
Spare Tire Pressure Fuel Cap
See Tire-Loading Information label on the Capacity I1 U.S. Gal. (42 L).
inside of the rear edge of the driver‘s door. LJse unleaded gas only, 87 octane or
See Page 181 higher.
See Page 156
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