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6. Continue to fill the radiator up to the
base
of the filler neck.
7. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from
the engine and compartment.
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8. Start the engine and allow it to run in
idle for approximately four minutes.
By this time, the coolant level inside
the radiator
will be lower. Add more
of the proper mix through the filler
neck
until the level reaches the base
of the filler neck.
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9. Shut the engine off and replace the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows
on
the cap line up like this.
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10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank
For a complete drain. flush and refill, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet
Carnaro Service
Manual. To purchase
a service manual, see "Service
Publications"
in the Index.
to the proper level.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for
a tire to "blow out" while
you're driving, especially
if you maintain
your tires properly.
If air goes out of a
tire, it's much more likely
to leak out
slowly.
But if you should ever have a
"blowout," here are a few tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that
side. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of
the
traffic lane.
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’ A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
acts much like a skid and may require the place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
If your tire goes flat, the next section
shows how to use your jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely.
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same correction you’d use in-a skid. In I -
any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering
the way you
want
the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well off the road
if
possible. (I
A Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll
over you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured. Find a level
I place to ccange your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). I
4. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the front
and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be
tht
tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
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If you let your tires spin at high
speed, they can explode and
you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other partsof the
vehicle can overheat. That could
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cause an engine compartment fire or
other damage. When you’re stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible.
Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
.ires. If you spin the wheels too fast
Nhile shifting your transmission
aack and
forth, you can destro!,
your transmission.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clear the area around your
front wheels. Then shift back and forth
between
R (Reverse) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between
First or Second gear and Reverse),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while you
shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator
pedal when the transmission is
in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out. If you do
need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Part b
Here you will find information
about the care
of your Chevrolet .
This part begins with service and
fuel information. and then it shows
how
to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to
its appearance care
.
Service & Appearance Care
Service .......................................................... 218
Fuel
............................................................ 219
Checking Things under the Hood
..................................... 223
HoodRelease
................................................... 223
Engineoil
...................................................... 226
Aircleaner
..................................................... 230
Automatic Transmission Fluid
...................................... 233
Manual Transmission Fluid
........................................ 235
Hydraulicclutch
................................................ 237
RearAxle
...................................................... 237
Enginecoolant
.................................................. 238
Power Steering Fluid
............................................. 242
Windshield Washer Fluid
.......................................... 243
Brake Master Cylinder
............................................ 244
Battery
........................................................ 246
Bulb Replacement
................................................. 247
Loading Your Vehicle
.............................................. 255
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
............................ 274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................. 275
Service Parts Identification Label
..................................... 275
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................ 275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.......................................... 276
Replacement Bulbs
................................................ 279
Capacities and Specifications
......................................... 280
Tires
............................................................ 256
Appearancecare
.................................................. 265
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NOTICE:
Fuel
The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows
the code letter for your engine.
You will
find the VIN at the top left
of your
instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.)
3.4L L32 (Code S)
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher. It should meet
specifications ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.
and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels
should have the proper additives,
so you
should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to
be
sure you get the right kind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right
In the pump. And only unleaded nozzles
will
fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87.
:f the octane is less than 87, you may get
sl heavy knocking noise when you drive.
If it’s bad enough, it can damage your
engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
87 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy knocking,
your engine needs service. But don’t
worry if you hear a little pinging noise
when you’re accelerating or driving up a
hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to
buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of
pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock
that means you have a problem.
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5.7L LT1 (Code P)
Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at
91 octane or higher. You may use middle
grade
or regular unleaded gasolines, but
your vehicle may not accelerate as well.
The gasoline you use should meet
specifications ASTM
D48 14 in the U.S.
and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,
so you
should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
In the
U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be
sure you get the right kind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right
on the pump. And only unleaded nozzles
will fit into your vehicle’s filler neck. Be
sure
the posted octane for premium is
at least 91 (at least
89 for middle grade
and
87 for regular). If the octane is less
than
87, you may get a heavy knocking
noise when you drive. If it’s bad enough,
it can damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at 91 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy knocking,
your engine needs service. But don’t
worry if you hear a little pinging noise
when you’re accelerating
or driving up a
hill. That’s normal and you don’t have to
buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of
pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock
that means you have a problem.
All Engines
What about gasoline with blending
materials that contain oxygen, such as
MTBE
or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.”
Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is
fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol.
Properly-blended fuel that is no more
than 10%
ethanol is fine for your vehicle.
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Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
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rue1 mat is more than 3% metha
is bad for your vehicle. Don’t use it.
It can corrode metal parts in your
fuel system and also damage plastic
and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your I
rranty. And even at 5% or less,
there must be “cosolvents” and
corrosion preventers in this fuel
to
help avoid these problems.
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Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with detergent
additives will help prevent deposits from
forming
in your engine and fuel system.
That helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission control system working
properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and
you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are
now blended with
materials called oxygenates. General
Motors recommends that you use
gasolines
with these blending materials,
such as MTBE and ethanol.
By doing so,
you can help clean the air, especially in
those parts of the country that have high
carbon monoxide levels. In
addition, some gasoline suppliers are
now producing reformulated gasolines.
These gasolines are specially designed to
reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you
use reformulated
gasoline.
By doing so, you can help clean
the air, especially
in those parts of the
country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station
operators
if their gasolines contain
detergents and oxygenates, and if they
have been reformulated to reduce vehicle
emissions.
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