tires CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owner's Guide

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To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle
will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the
TPC number will be followed by an “MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
& CAU’I DN:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may
not handle properly, and you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure
to use the same
size and type tires
on all wheels.
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If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles
of driving. A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply
tires with the wheels on your vehicle.
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The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system
does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria
(PC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and
a half (1 112) times as well on the government course
as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B,
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to
be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Chevrolet model.
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Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing
life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and
tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
L A CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only
when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type
chains that are the proper size for your tires.
Install them on the tires of the drive axle
(four-wheel-drive vehicles can use chains
on both axles).
NOTICE: (Continued)
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(If Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could
damage the surface.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe
off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the paint
finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced
to restore corrosion protection.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
[7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
c] Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
An Emission Control Service.
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
under one or more
of these conditions:
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
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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- 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
andfilter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Change manual transmission fluid.
0 Change transfer case fluid.
0 Change differential fluid.
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.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for looseness and damage (or every
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace as necessary.
15 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts if necessary.
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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18,000 Miles (30 000 km) (Continued)
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation tor every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary\
.
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every
An Emission Control Service.
3 months, whichever occurs first). Repair or replace if necessary.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
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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).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
Change manual transmission fluid.
Change transfer case fluid.
Change differential fluid.
Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first, or sooner if
filter is clogged).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f )
Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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