1980 CHEVROLET CITATION check engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine remOve tlie cap on the coolant ~ecove~y tank : Add to the tank enough of a 50 150 . mixture of w ater and a g ood quality eth)dene glycol antifreez e to bring the level
up to the .
proper mark. Put the cap bac k on the tank .
Certain
conditi ons; "Such as air trapped in the syste m, may affe ct the coolant level
in
the radiator. You sho uld ch ec k the co olant ·Ievel ·in the radiator while you
change the engine oil and the e ng ine is col d. Follow steps I , 8, 9 and 10 und er
"Coola nt Rep lacement" for the correct way to rt!move the radiator cap .an d add
. coolant.
If you have to add coola nt more than f our tim es a yea r (ei ther to th e recov ery
tank
or to the radiat or). see your dealer. for a. c oo lin g system chec k.
NOTICE: If the proper quality antifreeze is used, there is no .nee~ to add extra inhibltOf"s or additives which claim to improve the svstem .. They may be harmful to the proper operation. I)f the system.
Cooling System Service
The cooling syste m should be serviced at the intervals specifi ed inSection A of
the Maintenan ce Sch edule fold er as follows:
I. W ash the radiatqr cap .and filler neck with clean water. See step J of "Coolant
Replacement" to remove rapiator cap. .
2. C hec k the coolant level in the radiator and have it tes ted for freeze proteCtion . Add·· ethylene gly col antifreeze, if needed, to· m aintain freeze protecti on at -37'C(-34'F),
3~ Have ·the coOlin-g sys tem and radiat or cap tested fo r a press ure capacity of
105 kPa (15 psi) . If a repl acement cap is needed"Hse an AC ca'p,or an
equivalent · cap, designed fOl: coolant recovery system ·s and spe cified for your model;
4. Tighten all radiator hose clamps and heater hose clamps and inspect an hose s.
R
eplace the hose s if they are swollen, "checked" or otherwise worn .
NOTICE: Take care when tightenjng·the hose clemps at tMI radiator. Overtightening COUld. bend or collapse .the radiator fittings.
5. Clean the front. of the radiator core and air condit ioning condenser to re m ove
dirt and oth er·objects. Al so clean the auxiliary engine oil andlor transmission -fluid ' cooler if the vehicle has them.
Coolant, Replacement
At the interval s specified in Section A of the Maintenance Schedule folder, flu sh
a
nd refill the cool ing system as follows :
1. Remove the·radiat or·cap when the engin e is ·cool :
•
Turn . t he cap s lowly to the len until ·it reaches a " stop. " Do not press down while turning the cap.
• 'Wait until any rem aining press ure (indicated by a hissing sound) is
reliev ed. then press down on the cap an d continue turning it t(j the left.
CAUTION:· To help ~lVoid the danger of being ,burned, do not remove the radiator cap while the angine and radiator are still hot s.c.lding flutd and steam can be bk)wn out under pressure if the·cap is taken off.too soon.
2. Whe n the cap is re m oved, run the eng ine until the upper radiator hose is hot.
(This shows that the thermostat is open and the coola nt is flow ing through
the . system.)
5·6
•

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Stop the engine. Open the radiator drain valve to drain the coolant. (Drainage
may be speeded by removing the drain plugs in the block.)
4. Close the drain valve (install block drain plugs, if removed). Add water until
the system is filled and run the engine until the upper radiator hose is hot again.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 several times until the drained liquid is nearly colorless.
6. Drain the system and then close the radiator drain valve tightly. (Install block
drain plugs, if removed.)
7. Disconnect all hoses from the coolant recovery tank. Remove the tank and
pour out any fluid. Scrub and clean the inside of the tank with soap and water.
Flush it well with clean water,
then drain it. Reinstall the tank and hoses.
8. Add enough water and ethylene glycol antifreeze (meeting GM Specification
1899-M)to provide the required cooling, freezing, and corrosion protection. Use a solution that is at least 50 percent antifreeze, but no more than 70
percent antifreeze. Fill the radiator to the base of the filler neck and fill the
coolant recovery
tank to the "Full Hot" mark. Put the recovery tank cap back
on.
9. Run the engine, with the radiator cap removed, until the upper radiator hose
is hot.
10. With the engine idling, add coolant to the radiator until it reaches the bottom
of the filler neck. Install the radiator cap, making sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow. tube.
It is the owner's responsibility to:
• Maintain cooling system freeze protection at _37°C (_34°F) to ensure
protection against corrosion and loss of coolant from boiling. (A SO/50
mixture of water and ethylene glycol antifreeze will provide freeze protection
to ~ 37°C ore -34°P.) You should do this even if you don't expect freezing
temperatures.
• Add ethylene glycol base antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1899-M
when antifreeze
hasto be added because of coolant loss or for more protection
' against freezing at temperatures lower than _37°C (-·J4°P).
NOTICE: Do not use alcohol or methanol-base antifreeze. or plain water alone. in your vehicle at any time. They will boil at a lower pOint than that at which the hot light indicator (or temperature gage) works. and they do not provide proper protection against corrosion.
Radiator Pressure Cap
The radiator cap, a 105 kPa(15 psi) pressure type, must be installed tightly,
otherwise coolant may be lost and damage to engine may result from overheating.
Radiator pressure caps should be checked periodically for proper operation.
If
replacement is required, an AC cap is recommended.
Thermostat
The engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat. It stops coolant flow
through the radiator until a preset temperature is reached. This thermostat is
installed in
the engine coolant outlet on the engine block. The same thermostat is used in both winter and summer. When a replacement is needed, AC~Delco parts
are recommended.
5-7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Suspension
Lub rica te fitting s at the interval shc,w n in the Main teua nc e Schedul e with water
r esis tan t EP ChassiS Lubricant which (nee ts GM Specifica tion 6031M.
NOTICE:- Ball joints should not be lubricated unles s their temperature is · '·12"C 11O"F) or highe r. During cold weather, they should be allowed to warm up as necessary • befo re being lubricated or damage to the ball joint cou ld o ccur. .
Manual Transaxle
See Sect io n A of th e Maint enan ce Schedule folde r [Q find out how often the
lu br ica nt level should be check ed.
C heck the fluid level
only when the transaxle is coo l eno ugh to let you rest your
fingers on the tran sax le case. To c heck, carefull y remove the filler plug o n the
d
river's side of the case, above the ax le sh aft.
NOTICE: If the trensaxle is-hot. fluid m ay flow from the filler plug h_ole when you removathe plug. -
When the fluid is coo l (about room tem perature). the fluid should be le vel with the filler plug hole-If nee ded , ad d enoug h automat ic tr a n smissi on fluid (l abeled
DEXRON '-@II) to bring the fluid leve l up to the fiJler plu g hole.
Clutch Adjustm~nt-Manual Trans8xle
The .clut ch ,lin kage is co nstantl y seJf~adjusting with each ped al application.
T herefo
re,clutch adjustment sh ould,'no t be nec essary.
See your dealer if pedal height-d oes not return to n ormal of if pedal is except io nall y
hard t o depress.
Air Cleaner Element
When replacement of'a ir clean er filter element is 'neces sary, an AC a ir filter
e lem ent is rec om me nded.
Ope ra ti o n of vehicl e in dusty a reas will n ec ess itate more fre qu ent rep lace ment.
See yo ur Maint enance Schedul e fo r ch an ge int erva ls. Your dea le r rnn be o f
ass istance in dete rmining the prope r re
placem ent frequency for t he con diti ons
under which you opera te your vehi cle.
5-8

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: If the air cleaner is removed during repair or maintenance, be sure to . put It back on correctly. If the air cleaner is not correctly installed, there could be II fire In the engine compartment (if there should happen to be a backfire), or other engine malfunction.
Power Steering System
Check the 'fluid level in the power steering pump at each engine oil change. Add GM :Power Steering Fluid, (Part Number GM 1050017) as needed:
, • Ifnuid is warmed up (abo ut 66°C or lSO"F --hot to the to uch), the fluid level
should be between the "Hot" and "Cold" marks on the filler cap indicat or.
• If cool (about 21°C or 70° F), the fluid level should be between the "Add" and "Cold" marks.
This fluid
does not need ' periodic changing.
Freedom Battery
Your new vehicle has a Delco FREEDOM battery. It needs no periodic
maint enance . Its
lOp is permanently sealed (except for two small vent holes) and
has no filler caps. You will never have to add water. .
The hydrometer (test indicat or) in the top of the battery provides information for
testing purposes only.
For full power needs at repla cement time, a Delco battery with ,the same catalog
number as shown on the original banery's label
is recommended.
CAUTION: FoUow the precautions listed in the Jump Starting Cautton {see the "'n Case of Emergency''' section o"f this manual, when working on or near the battery.
Personal injury (particularly to eyes) or property damage may result from battery explosion, battery acid, or electric.1 (short circuit) burns.
Hood latches and Hood Hinge
At the interval shown in the Maintenance Schedule lubricate hood latch assembly
and hood hinge assembly as follows :
1 . Wipe off any accumulation
of dir.t or contamination on latch parts.
2. Apply Lubriplate or equivalent to latch pilaf bolts and latch loc king
plate .
3. Apply light engine oil to all pivot points in release mechanism, as well
as primary
and secondary latch mechanisms.
5-9

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Lubricate hood hin 'ges.
5. Make hood -hinge and la tc h mechanism functiona l ch eck. to assure the
asse mbly
is working correctly.
Air Conditioning
Periodi cally have your Dealer check your Air Conditi oning system to be sure there
ha s been no loss in cooling output. See your Dealer immediat~ly if you suspect
the system
is not performing as it should.
Your car's air con dition ing'syste m will not operate below ambient temperatures of ~I"C (3(JF) regardless of co ntrol position.
TIRES
The tites ins tall ed on-your. vehicle are engineered to provide a proper balance of
these performa nce characteristics ~nder normal driving conditions.
• Endura nce
• Handlin g
• Noise
• Ride
• Road Hazard Resista nce
• Rolling Resistance
• Tractio n
• Tread Mileage
Thi s section contains some tips on how you can get the most benefit
from these
tire
s.
Vehicle Loading
-The tires on yo ur vehicl e -wil) perform well at aU normal loads w hen inflated
as recommended on the Tire Placa rd (located on the left front d -odr of your
vehicle) . Do not load your vehicle beyond the load limit s (total kilograms
or pounds) shown on the Tire Plac ard. The pla card tells you the design
limit s 'of' the vehicle, not just 'of the tires. Luggage tacks do not increase the maxim um vehicle load limits shown on the Tire Placard.
COI.DJIU ... nWb. .n, ... ~ ... .""". .. ..
~LC-----------·--t,M.~ro""'''~,."."''~. 1 F"HEca.~Y
I
::;: ( ) "" II''--.-,----.. -,--"-~--_-_--.-_-, .-,-_--_--'...J.J
TIRE PLACARD
If tire s are other -than standard load range (metric size tires), the load range
will
appear after the tire size stated on the Tire Placard . For example , , PI8S j80R 13/EL is an extra load tange (metric size) tire.
5-10
.'

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LUGGAGE/CARGO LOAO CAPACITY
Maximum Luggage Compartment Load
Coupe 155 Pounds/70.2 Kilograms
Sedan 142 Pounds/64.5 Kilograms
NOTICE: Total combined weight of luggage compartment
load, luggage rack load (when-equipped) •. and passengers must not exceed the vehicle capacity weight (shown on the Tire Placard lOcated on the.left front door).
Inflation Pressure
The: cold inflation pressures listed on the Tire Placard provide for the best balance
of tire life, riding comfort. and vehicle handling under normal driving conditions.
If only one inflation pressure is recommended on the Tire Placard, this pressure
should be used for aU vehicle loading conditions. If your vehicle has two inflation
pressures listed on the placard, the "Max LDad" pressures can be used any time,
but must be used when you carry more passengers and cargo than is allowed in
the "Optional Pressures" section. The "Optional Pressures" can be used in lightly
loaded conditions by
'those who prefer the utmost in comfort. In all loading
conditions, use of the "Max Load" pressures will result in improved fuel economy.
Incorrect tire inflation pressures
can have adverse effects on tire life and_vehicle performance. Too Iowan" air pressure·"causes increased tire flexing and heat
build-up. This weakens the tire and increases the chance of damage or failure. It
can result in tire overloading, abnormal tire wear, adverse vehicle handling, and
reduced fuel mileage. 'I'oohigh
an air pressure can result in abnormal wear, harsh
ride, and also increase the chance of dar:nage from road hazards.
Tire inflation pressures should be checked (this includes the spare tire, unless it
is a stowaway spare) and whenever your vehicle is serviced. Always checJ<.,tire
inflation pressures when tires are "cold."
1. The "cold" tire inflation pressure applies to the tire pressure when a vehicle
has
not· been driven more than-one mile (1.6 kilometers) after sitting for three
hours or more.
2. It is normal for tire pressures to increase 30 to 60 kilopascals (4 to 8 pounds
per square inch)
or more when the tires become hot from driving. Do not "bleed" or reduce tire inflation pressures after driving your vehicle. Bleeding
reduces the
"cold" inflation pressure and increase tire flexing, which can
result in tire damage and failure.
3. FOr sustained driving at speeds of 75 mph to 85 mph (120 km/h to 140 km/h),in countries where such speeds are permitted by law, cold
inflation pressures must be increased
30 kPa (4 psi) above the cold inflation
pressures stated on the Tire Placard up to the maximum for each load
range stated in
the_ chart below.
Sustained speeds of 75 mph to 85 mph (120 km/h to 140 km/h) ARE
NOT ADVISED when the 30 kPa (4 psi) adjustment would require pressures greater than the maximum for each load range stated on the chart. Sustained
driving at speeds over 85 mph (140 km/h), where permitted by law. IS NOT ADVISED unless your vehicle is equipped with special high speed tires
available from many tire dealers.
4. Forproper inflation pressures when towing trailers, see page 1-11 in this
manuat
5-11

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STANDARD EXTRA B C o
TIRE LOAD AND INFLATION PRESSURES
TIRE LOAD RANGE
-(METRIC SIZETIREI -(METRIC SIZETIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI -(ALPHA-NUMERIC SIZE TIREI
MAXIMUM COLD INFLATION PRESSURE
240 Ic.Pa 280 kPa 2211 kP. 250 kP, 275 kP,
(35 psi I (41";1 (J2 psil ( 36 psil (40 p.iI
TIRE LOAD RANGE IS MOLDED ON TIRE. (SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGES-leFOR LOCATION ON THE TIRE SIOEWALU.
5. Always use a tire pressure gage (we suggest you purchase a quality pocket
type gage) when checking inflation pressures. Visual inspection of tires for
inflation pressures is nol enough, especially with radial tires. Underinflated
radial tires may look like correctly inflated radial tires.
If the inflation
pressure on a tire
is often ·low, have your dealer correct the cause.
, I PROPERlY INFlATED 1MPR0PERl Y INFlATED
l~_~~_~) y RADIAl. TIRE
6. Be sure to put the tire inflation valve caps, if so equipped. back on. This will help keep dirt and-moisture from getting into the valve core which could cause
a leak.
7 .
If an air loss occurs while driving. do not drive on the flat tire more than
is needed to stop safely . Driving even a short distance _on a flat tire can damage
a tire and wheel beyond repair.
Inspection and Rotation
Front and rear tires perform different jobs and can wear differently depending
on the types
of roads driven, your driving habits, etc.
For longer tire life, you should inspect and rotate your tires as recommended in
Section A
of the Maintenance Schedule folder. Many car and tire dealers will perform -a free lire inspection to look for uneven or abnormal tire wear (usually
the result of wrong inflation pressures, lack of regular rotation, improper wheel
alignment, tires out
of balance, or poor driving habits).
After rotation, adjust the front and rear tire pressures (see
"Tire Placard") and be sure to check wheel nut tightness. (Wheel nulS should also be tightened at
certain intervals ; see the
hIn Case of Emergency" section, page 3-6, for further
information.)
5-12

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine . SECTION 7
SPECIFICATIONS
T hese specifications are given here for information on ly . B efore using them, see the cautions and other instructions
throughout this manual. For fu.rther information , see the
service manual covering the chassis or body part in question. Your Chevrol et dealer may also be abl e to help.
DIMENSIONS
Length -Overall ......... , •.... , •...... 4488mm (176 .7")
He igl;lt -Overall ......................... ':394mm (54.8 ") Wh eelbase "-Overall ................... 2664mm (104.9")
Width-2 Dr. Cpe. & Hatchback .· ............. 1722mm (67.7") 4 Dr. Sedan Hatchback.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1730mm (68.1 ")
Metric U .S .
CAPACITIES Mea .... .... .ur.
Gasoline rank (Approx.) All Models .................... 53 litres 14 gal.
Crankcase (Approx . Refililt Oil Change or Oil and Filter Change-
L4 ........ ........... '. ' .. ... 2.8 Litres 3 qts .
V6 . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 :8 Litres 4 qt • . .
t After refill ; check oil kwel as outlined in "Service and Mantenance " Section .
Cooling (Approx.)· Manual Tran sa x le L4 without AlC ..... . , .. .
L4 withA/C .... ... ........... .
V6 without AlC ...... ...•...... V6 with AlC ....... . Thermostaf.-.-:~-~-. -....... : ....... .
Radiator Pressure Cap
BATTERY RATING
9.0 Litre. 911 •. qls. 9.3 Litres 9¥4 qts.
to.8 Litres 1'1'12 qts.
11.2 Litres 11¥ " .c:Jts. 195"1' (91·e) 15 pal
Imperial
Me.sure
11~gal.
21f2qts .
3Ve qts.
8 qt •.
8 qts. 9V .. qts.
g¥ .. qts.
colci Crank 25 AMP Reserve
Engine .. O"F (-l8"C) Capacity Minutes
L4 350 amps 60
V6 350 amps 80
Heavy Duty "AIi 465 amps 125
7-1