brake fluid CHEVROLET TRACKER 1997 User Guide

GeGS Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section 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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Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Once a Month
At Least Twice
a Year
At Least Once a Year
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Exhaust System Inspection
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Throttle Linkage Inspection Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-wheel
Drive) Service
Brake System Inspection
Clutch System Service
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Part E: Maintenance Record
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Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions
cause engine oil to breuk
down sooneE
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Free-Wheeling Hubs Inspection (if equipped)
(or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first). Manual
Transmission Fluid Change (or every
15 months,
whichever occurs first). Engine Idle Speed Check.
Valve Lash (Clearance) Adjustment. Propeller Shafts
and U-Joints Inspection (or every
15 months,
whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Spark Plug Replacement. Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
24 months,
whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service
(or every
30 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel
Filter Replacement (or every
30 months, whichever
occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedule
1 Short TriplCity Intervals I
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Valve Replacement.
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Timing and
Distributor Check. Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Replacement. Emission System Hoses Inspection. Camshaft Timing Belt Replacement. Brake Fluid
Service. Spark Plug
Wire Replacement (or every 60
months, whichever occurs first). Wiring Harness and
Connectors Inspection
(or every 60 months,
whichever occurs first).
Short TriplCity Intervals
At 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Camshaft Timing
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Fuel
Belt Inspection.
Injector Inspection. Evaporative Emissions
Canister Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
th.e following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
Long Tripmighway Intervals fi
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement.
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Timing and
Distributor Check. Fuel Tank Cap Gasket Replacement.
Emission System Hoses Inspection. Camshaft Timing
Belt Replacement.
Spark Plug Wire Replacement (or
every
60 months, whichever occurs first). Wiring
Harness and Connectors Inspection
(or every 60 months,
whichever occurs first). Brake Fluid Service.
At 90,000 Miles (150 000 km): Camshaft Timing
Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Fuel
Injector Inspection. Evaporative Emissions
Canister Replacement.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote-f..)
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or
every 15 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or
every
15 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
as necessary.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for
looseness and damage
(or every 15 months,
whichever occurs first). Inspect more
frequently if used off-road or for pulling
a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
I DATE 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
LATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote?.)
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
15 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
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Long ”rip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any
hoses for damage or leaks. Replace fuel
tank cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote T.)
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote “f )
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
An Emission. Control Service.
An Emission Control
Service.
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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive) Service
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See
“Rear Axle” and “Four-wheel Drive” in
the Index. A
fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s),
and repair the system(s) if needed. Refer to “Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” earlier
in this section, to
determine when to change the lubricant.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
Clutch System Service
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary.
See “Clutch Adjustment’’ in the Index.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50150 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and good
quality ethylene
glycol base
coolant (GM Part
No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. See
“Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission (All) and
Transfer Case
(Four- Wheel
Drive)
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
DEXRON@-111 Automatic.
Transmission Fluid.
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Gear Oil
(GM Part No. 12346190
- 1 quart)
or equivalent
SAE 75W-90 GL-4
gear oil.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose lubricant, Superlube
& (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
GC-LB.
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