1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER engine oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This optional gage is located in the instrument cluster. If the gage shows that
an overheat condition exists-as indicated by pointer moving beyond the
center of the band immediate action by the driver is required. If an overheat
condition is shown, see "Engine
Cooling System Overheating" in "In Case of
Emergency,"
Section 3 of this manual. The coolant temperature indication will VaIY with air temperature and operating conditions. The ignition must be in
"Run" for accurate readings. Prolonged driving or idling in very hot weather
may cause the pointer to move beyond the center of the gage. Make a practice
of scanning this and other gages
while driving, especially in hot weather and!
or when the
vehicle is under load.
CAUTION: II the Engine Coolant Temperature Gage shows an overheat condition or you have other reason to suspect the engine may be overheating, continued operation of the engine EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME may result in a fire and the risk of personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage. Take immediate action as outlined under "Engine Cooling System Overheating" in "In Case of Emergency," Section 3.
Oil Pressure Gage
The oil pressure gage indicates the pressure at which oil is being delivered to
the vaIiOUS paIls of the engine requiring lubrication. Pressures registered by
the gage may
vBIY according to outside air temperatures or weight of oil being
used. Oil pressure of a cold engine being operated at a given speed will be
somewhat higher than when the engine is at normal operating temperature at
the
SaIne speed. Prolonged high speed operation on a hot day at the given
speed will
resuH in somewhatlower oil pressure readings. Readings of 205 to
275 kPa
(30 to 40 psi) may be considered normal during moderate road
speeds of 35 to 40 mph (55 to 60 km!h) with the engine at proper operating
temperature. Gage readings which are consistently high
or low under these conditions may indicate lubrication system and/ or engine malfunction.
Light Switch
The three· position light switch controls the headlights, taillights, paIking lights,
sidemaIker lights,
instrument lights and dome lights.
Instrument light intensity can be varied by turning knob clockwise or
counterclockwise. Full counterclockwise position turns on interior light.
The headlight circuit is protected by a circuit breaker in the
light switch. An overload on the breaker will cause the lights to "flicker" on and off. If this
condition
develops, have your headlight wiring checked immediately. The
headlight beaIn changer is located in the Turn Signal Lever; for operation see
Section 2 under heading "Turn Signal and Muiji-Function Lever."·
Headlight High Beam Indicator Light
The headlights of your vehicle have. high and low beams to provide you with
proper nighttime visibility for most driving conditions. The
"low" beams are
used during most city driving. The
"high" beams are especially useful when
driving on daIk roads since they provide long range illumination. The headlight
beam indicator light (located on the speedometer face) will be ON whenever
the high beams or "brights" are in use. The turn
signal lever controls the
headlight beaIns and is described in "Steering Column Controls."
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When installing the cover,oo sure the handle is on top. Standing at either side, grasp one end of the roller and place the opposite end into the mounting
bracket on
the far side . Push the roller toward the inserted end to shorten it
and slide the near end into the slot of the other bracket so it snaps in place.
Pull on each end of the cover to 00 sure it is fully seated. The cover can be left
rolled
up when not needed .
CAUTION: To help keep u.., cargo cover from being thrown .,.a,oot and jnjlM'ing people during a collision or sudden maneuver:
• Be sure _the cover is installed according to these Instructions.
• WMn not-instalted, stow, the cover behind the front seats as shown.
• Remove and stow the roiler when a top-strap equipped child restraint is placed In the rear seat.
ROOF CARRIER (STAnON WAGON ONLY)
The optional roof luggage carrier is designed to allow loading of items onto the
roof
' of your car. The carrier does not increase the total Ioad-carrying capacity
of the car, shown oppoSite "Max Load " on the TIre Placard on the driver's
door. Be sure the
total weight of the cargo on the roof, plus the weight of the
cargo and passengers inside
the car, plus the tongue load of any trailer you
are towing, does not exceed this· "Max Load" vehicle capacity weight. See "Tires" in "Service and Maintenance," Section 5 for more information on
vehicle loading. If needed, see "Trailer Towing" in "Starting and. Operating,"
Section 2 .
NOnce: To hetp avOid damage to the car, do not exceect 70 kilograms (150 pounds) cargo weight on the roof. Position the cargo on the luggage carrier as evenly as possible. If carrying long items , never exceed car length emUasten loads eacurely at the front and rear of the car, as well as to the luggage ~rier.
The carrier consists of: five roof slats attached to the top of the car, two
crossrails with knobs at each end that allow the crossrails to 00 adjusted or removed, and six adjustable tie-downs.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING
If you see or hear escaping steam or have other reason to suspect there is a
serious overheat condition, stop and park the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and turn off the engine immediately and get out of the vehicle.
The cooling system may overheat if the coolant level is too low, if there is a
sudden
loss of coolant (such as a worn hose splitting), or if other problems occur. It may also temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions
such as:
• climbing a long hill on a hot day,
• stopping after high-speed driving,
• idling for long periods in trallic, or
• towing a trailer.
I! the Engine Coolant Temperature light comes on (or if you have an Engine
Coolant Temperature gage and it shows an overheat condition), or you have
any reason to suspect the engine may be overheating:
• tfyour air conditioner is on, turn it off.
• If you are stopped in traffic, shift the transaxle to "N" (Neutral).
If the warning light does not go off (or engine coolant temperature does not
start to drop) within a minute
Or two:
• Pull over, stop and park the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Let the engine run at normal idle speed for two or three minutes.
I! the warning light does not go off (or engine coolant temperature does not
start to drop),
turn off the engine and get out of the car, then proceed as
follows:
CAUTION: To help avokt being burned:
• DO NOT OPEN ntE HOOD if you see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine compartment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen or heard before opening the hood.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP or coolant RECOVERY TANK CAP IF THE COOLANT IN THE RECOVERY TANK IS BOIUNG. Also do not remove the radiator
cap while the engine and radiator are still hot Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if eHher cap is taken off too soon.
I! no steam or coolant can be seen or heard, raise the engine hood. If the
coolant is boiling, wait until it stops before proceeding. Look at the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Stowage of Tire and Jack
CAUTION: Always securely reatow the, spare tire assembly (or flat tir.), all jacking
equipment, and the cover , using the means provided . When driving the car with the Compact Spare instel~. stow the ",Met COYer in the trunk. In station wagons and hatchbecks, when the rear seat Is folded down, stow the wheel cover nat on the rear floor behind the right front seat. When the r •• r' seat is up, stow the wheel cover in the rear area . This will help keep SUch1tung. trom being thrown about and injuring people during II colhion or • sudden maneuver ..
WHEEL NUT TORQUE
CAUTION:, Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Snug all wheel nuta and then tighten to the specified torque In the numerical sequence shown. Improperly tightened wheet nuts coukl eventually alk>w' the wheel to come off while the veh;ckt is 'moving, pOssibly , causing loss of control and/or pertonal injury or damage. As soon as possible after instilling any wheel, have II technician tighten wheel nuts with a torque wrench to the torque Mlown in "Specifications ," Section 6.
(Also see the "Replace ment F~st!3ners" Caution in "Servic e and
Maintenance," Section 5 regarding the danger of mixing metric and customary fasteners . See the "tnspection and Rotation" Caution under "Tires" in the
same section regarding the importance of obtaining
good metal-to-metal
contact.)
Spare Tire
At least monthly, check the spare tire to be sure that it is stowed
securely and properly inflated. If you have a Compact Spare, adjust the
pressure
to 415 kilopascals (60 pounds per square inch). (To find out if you have a COmpact Spare, see "Compact Spare " in this section .) For all other
tires, see "Inflation Pressure"-in Section 5 of this manual to learn what
pressure to use.
Cast Aluminum Wheel Hub Cap
1 . RerJ)ove wheel and tire assemb ly from car.
2 . The hub
cap may be removed by pushing or hitting it away from the wheel
from
the back side (inboard side of wheel) . It is pre ferred that a blunt tool be used on the backside of the hub cap. However, the lug wrench may be
used if no other tool is available but caution must be exercised to avoid hub cap damage .
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SECTION 4
APPEARANCE CARE
CAUTION: Follow the manufacturer'. advic:e WHENEVER cleaning agents or other chemicals are used, inside, or outaide the vehicle. Some clelner. may be poisonous or flammable, and improper UM may cause personal injury or daf1lllge. When cleaning the Inaide or outsideot the vehic~, DO NOT USE volatile cleaning aolYents such Ia: acetone, lacquer thinners, enamel reducers, nail poUsh removers; or such cleaning mmeriliis .. laundry soaps, bleaches or redudng agents except as noted In the fIIbric clHning MtYlce on stein removal which: faNow. . NEVER use carbon tetrlChlorkle, gasoline, benzene, or naphtha for any cleaning purpose .
()pen aM vehicle doors tor ventlillUon when ANY c5unlng agenu or other -chemk:ata _. uaed In the interior. Overexposure to some YIjIpOI'S may Nautt In a health -probtem which I. more likely to occur in small, unvent8ated spaces.
NonCE: Toavoidpoasible permanent discoloration ,Of, white or light COlored leN, DO NOT let triaterials with un .. able dyes come in contact with seat trim material, until
these rMterials are totally dry. (ThIs Includes cet:t-~YP8' of casual clothing. such •• colored denims, corduroys , IeMhers and suedes; alsodecorltive paper, etc.)
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE INTERIOR
With the use of modern trim materials, ~ is VERY IMPORTANT that you use
proper cleaning techniques and cleaners. Failing to do this on the fi'st cleaning may result in water spots, spot rings, or setting of stains or soilage -all of
which are more difficult to remove in a second cleaning :
Dust
and loose dirt that collect on interior fabrics should be removed often with
a vacuum
cleaner or soft bristle brush. Wipe vinyl or leather trim regularly with
a clean damp cloth. Normal trim soilage, spots, or stains can be cleaned with
these
GM c leaners :
GMCLEANERS
Container GM Part Cleaner Size Number
GM"Spot Lifter 80z. 1051398 (Solv en t Type) 10.237 L)
GM Multj-Purpose SIbs. P owdered Clean er 12.72 kg.} 1050429 (Foa m Type)
The above products are excellent cleaners when used properly. Tlley are
available through your authorized
dealer.
Remember these basic steps before cleaning:
t. Remove stains as quickly as possible before they beoome "set."
2. Use a clean Cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. (A soft
brush may be used if stains persist.)
3 . Use solvent-type cleaners
only in a well ventilated area; also, do not
saturate the stained area.
4 .
If a ring forms after spot cleaning , clean the entire area immediately .
5. Follow specific instruction s on cleaner labels.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning General Soilage Or Water Spots From Fabric-Type
Trim
(Including Fleece and Pigskin Suede Leather) With Foam
Type
Cleaner
GM Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner is excellent for this type of cleaning and for cleaning panel sections where small cleaning rings may be left from spot
cleaning .
• Vacuum the area thoroughly to remove any loose dirt.
• ALWAYS clean a full trim assembly or complete trim section . Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
•
Mix Muiji -Purpose Powdered Cleaner in strict accordance with the
directions
on the container label. Mix in proportion for smaller quantities .
• USE SUDS ONlY ON A CLEAN SPONGE OR SOFT BRISTLE BRUSH . 00 NOT SATURATE THE FABRIC OR RUB IT HARSHLY WITH A BRUSH.
IMMEDIATELY
AFTER CLEANING, WIPE OFF EXCESS SUDS WITH A SLIGHTLY DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL OR CLOTH.
•
IMPORTANT -IMMEDIATELY AFTER WIPING, FORCE-DRY THE FABRIC
WITH . AN AIR HOSE. FOR MATERIALS OTHER THAN PIGSKIN SUEDE
LEATHER A HEAT DRYER OR HEAT LAMP MAY BE USED. (Use caution wijh heat dryer or lamp to help prevent fabric damage. )
• When trim materials wijh a sheen or luster finish are dry, wipe the fabric
lightly with a soft, dry, clean cloth to restore ijs sheen or luster.
Spot Cleaning Fabric Type Trim (Except Pigskin Suede
Leather) with Solvent Type Cleaner
Before trying to remove a spot or stain from fabric, determine as accurately as
you can the type and age
of the spot or stain . Some spots or stains can be
removed with water
or mild soap solulion (see "Removal of Spec~ic Stains").
Spots or stains should always be removed as soon as possible .
Some types of stains or soilage, such as lipstick, inks and grease, are very
difficufl (sometimes impossible) to completely remove. When cleaning this type
of stain
or soilage, be sure not to. enlarge the soiled area .
GM Fabric
Cleaner (Solvent Type) is excellent for spot cleaning grease, oil, or fat stains .
NonCE: Solvent type cle.ners MUST NOT be used on pigskin suede leather. Damage 10 the materia' may result from such use.
• Gently scrape excess stain from the trim material with a clean , DULL kn~e or scraper. USE VERY LITTLE CLEANER , light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth) . Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain,
"FEATHERING" toward the center. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
• When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with an air
hose, heat dryer, or heat lamp to help prevent a cleaning ring. (Use caution
with a heat dryer or lamp to help prevent fabric damage).
• ij a ring forms, immediately repeat the cleaning operation over a slightly larger area with emphasis on '.'FEATHERING" towards its center . ij a ring
remains, mask
off surrounding trim sections and clean the entire ajijected
area wijh GM Mufti-Purpose Powdered Cleaner (as described under "Cleaning General Soilage or Water Spots from Fabric Type Trim with
Foam Type Cleaner").
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removal Of Specific Stains (Except from Pigskin Suede
Leather)
Grease or Oil Stains ~ Includes grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon,
tar and asphalts.
•
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then use GM Fabric Cleaner (Solvent Type) as previously described.
• Shoe polish, wax crayons, tar and asphalts will stain if left on trim; they
should be removed as soon as possible. Use caution as the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to "bleed."
Non-Greasy Stains -Includes catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit and blood.
• Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the stain with cool water.
• If a stain remains, use Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner (Foam Type) as previously described.
• If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water /
baking soda solution: 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) of baking soda to 250 milliliters (1 cup) of lukewarm water.
• Finally, if needed, clean lightly with Fabric Cleaner (Solvent Type).
Combination
Stains -Includes candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
• Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allow to
dry.
• U a stain remains, clean it with Fabric Cleaner (Solvent Type).
Removal of Specific Stains from Pigskin Suede Leather
For the removal of all grease or oil, non-greasy and combination stains on
Pigskin Suede Leather, GM recommends the use of a qualified professional
cleaner who has been trained to care for suede leather.
Cleaning Vinyl Or Leather Trim (Except Pigskin Suede
Leather)
Ordinary soilage can be removed from vinyl or leather wlth warm water and a
mild soap such as saddle soap or oil soap, or an equivalent.
• Apply a small amount of soap solution and let it soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt; then, rub briskly with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt and
traces of soap. (This may ba repeated several times, if needed.)
• Soilage such as tars, asphalts, shoe polish, etc. will stain if left on trim.
They should be wiped off as quickly as possible and the area cleaned with
a
clean cloth dampened with GM Vinyl/Leather Cleaner (Solvent Type).
Seat Belt Care
• Keep belts clean and dry.
• Clean seat belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
• Do not bleach or dye belts since this may severely weaken them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning White Sidewall Tires
Use GM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner or a tire cleaner which will not harm aluminum wheel trim. A stiff brush may be used with the cleaner.
CORROSION PROTECTION
'four vehicle has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes were used on most parts of your vehicle when it was
built to help maintain good looks, strength and reliable operation. However,
some parts which normally are not visible (such as certain parts under the
vehicle and under the hood) are such that surface rust will not affect their reliability. So, corrosion protection is not needed or used on these parts.
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 so that corrosion protection is restored. (Also see "Finish Damage" which follows.)
Foreign Material Deposits
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter
may damage vehicle finishes if left on painted surfaces.
Prompt washing may not completely remove all of these deposits. Other cleaners may be needed. When using chemical cleaners, be sure they are safe
for use on painted surfaces.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired
promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair
expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be
corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated corrosion
(rust) can occur on underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have been provided with corrosion
protection.
At
least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain
water. Take care to clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
Sediment packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. If desired, your authorized dealer can do this service for you.
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