engine coolant CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owner's Manual

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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the c\
ooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plug wires (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first),
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, w\
hichever occurs
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0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and
filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occur\
s
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 Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
(Continued)
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). \
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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 Service. (See footnote“f)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
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0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs
first). An Emission Control Service.
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 c\
ooling system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
17 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any hoses for damage. Replace fuel tank
cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
0 Change manual transmission fluid.
0 Change transfer case fluid.
0 Change differential fluid.
0 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace as necessary.
(Continued)
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0
0
0
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, w\
hichever occurs
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the c\
ooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any hoses for damage or leaks. Replace
fuel tank cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Change transfer case fluid.
Change differential fluid.
Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs firs\
t).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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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
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per3corm these underhood checks at eachfuelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep 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.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
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.
50/50 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 GC-LB.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Gear Oil
quart) or equivalent SAE
75W-90
GL-4 Gear Oil.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
(GM Part
NO. 12346190 - 1

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Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 11
Care
....................................... 3-17
Errors
...................................... 3-13
Control. Loss of
................................ 4-14
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convertible Top
................................ 2-41
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-39
Coolant
....................................... 6-24
Levelcheck
................................. 5-15
Radiator
.................................... 5- 19
RecoveryTank ............................... 5-16
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-62
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-33
Cupholders
.................................... 2-40
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage Finish
...................................... 6-55
SheetMetal
................................. 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-37
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-67
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5 Defogging
..................................... 3-5
Defrosting
..................................... 3-5
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-63
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-40
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-38
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
Storage
..................................... 2-39
Downshifting
.................................. 2-17
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-13
DriverPosition
................................. 1-18
Driving
City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4-15
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-41
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-31
Night
...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-15
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-54
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-37
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-39
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
WetRoads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-52
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
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Easy Entry Seat ................................ 1-4
Electrical Equipment. Adding
................ 2.10. 6.57
Electrical System
............................... 6-57
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-62
Exhaust
..................................... 2-27
Identification
................................ 6-57
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-47
Overheating
................................. 5- 12
Running
We Parked ......................... 2-27
Specifications
................................ 6-6 1
Starting Your ................................. 2-9
Engine Compartment Main Fuse Block
.............. 6-60
Adding
..................................... 6-12
Coolant
..................................... 6-24
MainFuseBlock
............................. 6-60
Engineoil
.................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-12
Used
....................................... 6-15
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Equipment, Adding
to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
What
Kind to Use ............................. 6-13
Ethan01
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-27
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Fabric cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth
Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-16 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter.
Air ...................................... 6-16
Finishcare
.................................... 6-52
FinishDamage
................................. 6-55
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-15
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature
........................... 2-31
Flat Tire, Changing
............................. 5-22
Capacities
................................... 6-62
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-53
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-16
Four-wheel Drive
.................... 2-18,2-20, 6-22
Front Seat Side Pockets
.......................... 2-40
Fluid
Levelcheck
................................. 7-48
French Language Manual
u
FrontAxle .................................... 6-23
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-37
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Front
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-36
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-3
DoorLock ................................... 6-6
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-67
.. ...........................
Filling a Portable Container ...................... 6-7
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-58
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-62
Fuel ....................................... 2-67
GAWR
....................................... 4-46
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2- 11
GloveBox
.................................... 2-39
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-46
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-46
Guide en Franqais
-11
GVWR ....................................... 4-46
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-
15
.. ................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
HeadRestraints
................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-3 1
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-34
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-31
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-3
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-37
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-51
Hood Checking Thingsunder
......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Hood Latch Operation Check
..................... 7-47
Horn
......................................... 2-29
Hubs. Freewheeling
............................. 2- 18
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-33 Ignition
Positions
............................... 2-8
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-50
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-38
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-52
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7-51
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-51
Front Axle
.................................. 7-52
Front Drive Axle Boot
......................... 7-51
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-51
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-50
Rear Axle
................................... 7-52
Steering
.................................... 7-51
Suspension
.................................. 7-51
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-52
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................ 2-37
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-24
Jumpstarting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-48
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
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