differential CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant
to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12
mm) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), 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 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.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -33°F (-36°C).
Give boiling protection up to 258 OF (1 25 O C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half coolant that meets GM
Specification 1825-M, which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming
to GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant
flush and refill.
If you use this mixture, you don’t need
to add anything else.
Adding only plain water
to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant
warning system
is set for the proper coolant
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
your engine could get
too hot but you wouldn’t
get the overheat warning. Your engine could
catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Use a
50/50 mixture of clean water and the
proper coolant.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning
. . See the refrigerant information
label under the hood and
“Air Conditioning Refrigerants”
at the end of this section.
Automatic Transmission-Drain and Refill
3 Speed ................... 3.0 quarts (2.8 L)*
4 Speed .................... 2.6 quarts (2.5 L)
Automatic Transmission ....... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)
Manual Transmission ......... 5.6 quarts (5.3 L)
Cooling System
Crankcase
With Filter Change
......... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)**
Front Differential ............ 1.1 quarts ( 1 .O L)
Fuel Tank
Two-Door Convertible
....... 11 .O gallons (42 L)
Four-Door Hardtop .......... 14.5 gallons (55 L)
Manual Transmission Four-wheel Drive
........... 1.6 quarts (1.5 L)*
Two-Wheel Drive ........... 2.0 quarts (1.9 L)*
Rear Differential ............. 2.3 quarts (2.2 L)
Transfer Case ............... 1.8 quarts (1.7 L)
* Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” or “Manual Transmission Fluid” in
the Index.
** When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be
needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
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I 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.
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
of your vehicle. or other commercial application.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
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 break down soonex
I 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). Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Manual Transmission Fluid Change. Transfer Case
Fluid Change. Differential Fluid Change. Engine Idle
Speed Check. Valve Lash (Clearance) Adjustment.
Propeller Shafts and U-Joints Inspection (or every
15 months, whichever occurs fist).
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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Long TriplHighway Intervals I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
Free-Wheeling Hubs Inspection (if equipped) (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
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): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first). Cooling System Service (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Front Wheel Bearing
Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first). Manual Transmission Fluid
Change. Transfer Case Fluid Change. Differential
Fluid Change. Fuel Filter Replacement (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic
Long Tripmighway Intervals
Every 45,000 Miles (75 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Fluid Hose Replacement (or every
45 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): 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): Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions). 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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- 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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I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY I
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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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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 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
IO0,OOO miles (166 000 km).
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
0 Change manual transmission fluid.
I7 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.
I 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 as necessary.
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17 Inspect the underhood wiring harness for loose connections, chafed wires and
damage (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Drain, refill and bleed the brake system.
0 Replace the camshaft timing belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ?.)
An Emission Control Service.
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
0 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Change manual transmission fluid.
0 Change transfer case fluid.
Change differential fluid.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE I
O Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
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
An Emission Control Service.
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 r\
eaches
90 OF (32 O C) or higher.
- 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).
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
0 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.
MILEAGE
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
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Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for dam&ge Or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for
any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
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).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
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 as necessary.
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.
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