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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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer
to the
Maintenance Schedule
to determine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here,
or you could get a
false reading
on the dipstick. damage
your transmission.
Too
much can mean that some of thr
fluid could come
out and fall on hc
~.: engine parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you ~“* check your transmission fluid. ~, \- ~
%it at least 30 minutes before checking
he transmission fluid level
if you have
>een driving:
D When outside temperatures are above
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot
While pulling a trailer.
90°F (32°C).
weather. To
get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get
the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above
50°F (10OC). If
it’s colder than
50°F (lO”C), drive the
vehicle in
D (Third Gear) until the engine
temperature gage moves and then remains
steady for ten minutes. Then follow the
hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold
check is made after the vehicle has been
sitting for eight hours
or more with the
engine off and
is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
... 102
Engine Oil Pressure .......... 104
Fuel ...................... 100
Warning Lights and Indicators ... 99
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ....... 221
Glass ........................ 269
Glove Box .................... 92
GM Participation in Better ...........
Business Bureau Mediation/
Arbitration Program
........ 3 16
Halogen Bulbs ............... 247
Hatch Release .................. 51
Hatch Release. Remote .......... 51
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 184
Head Restraints ................ 14
Headlight Aiming .............. 248
Headlight Highbow Beam ....... 78
Heater Controls ................ 110
Heater. Engine Block ............ 61
Heating ....................... 11 1
Heating. Bi-Level ............... 111
High Beams .................. 154
Highway Hypnosis ............. 164
Hill and Mountain Roads ........ 165
Hills. Parking on .............. 168
Hitches ...................... 176
Hood Release ................. 223
Hood. Checking Things
under the
................... 223
Hook-Ups Front Towing ........ 19 1
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing ........ 192
Horn ......................... 76
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
....... 197
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
............... 199. 201
Hydraulic Clutch .............. 237
Hydroplaning ................. 157
Hypnosis. Highway ............ 164
Identification Number.
Vehicle
.................... 275
If a Tire Goes Flat ............. 204
If You’re Stuck in Deep
Snow
..................... 173
If You’re Stuck: In Sand.
Mud. Ice or Snow ............ 215
Ignition Switch ................. 55
Inflatable Restraint. Supplemental . . 25
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