1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER air condition

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Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches
in the finish should be
repaired right away. 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
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel
lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas
of the frame should be
loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job
causes this, Chevrolet will repair, at no
charge to the owner, the surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
l2 months or l2,OOO
miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system in
your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used.
If you 're not sure, ask your
Chmrolet dealer.
Fuel Tank ........................................... 15.2 gallons
Power Steering
Pump Only ......................................... 1 .OO pint
Complete System
.................................... 2.25 pints
57.5 L
0.50 L
1.25 L
Tire Pressures, Sizes. .................................. See Tire-Loading Information label on driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque .................................... 100 pound-feet (140 Nem)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in
good working condition. But
we don’t know exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a
few times a week. Or
you may drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in
making deliveries.
Or you may drive it to work, to do
errands or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent
checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules
in this part.
So please read this part and note how you drive.
If you have
any questions on how to keep your vehicle in
good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer, the place many
GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done.
Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and
practices.
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are
important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal
of
important components can significantly affect the quality of
the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong
tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your
vehicle.
To help protect our environment, and to help keep
your vehicle in
good condition, please maintain your vehicle
properly.

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The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to
have done and how often. Some
of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s
service department
or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
Performing maintenance work
on a vehicle can be
dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work
only if you have the required know-how and the proper
tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt,
have
a qualified technician do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service information GM
publishes. You
will find a list of publications and how to get
them in this manual.
See the Index under Service
Publications.
Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should
be checked whenever
you stop for fuel. It also explains what
you can easily do to help keep your vehicle
in good
condition.
Section
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains
important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
Section
D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lists some
products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents,
should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it
done.
Section
E: Maintenance Record provides a place for you to
record the maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever
any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it
down in this section. This
will help you determine when
your next maintenance should be done. In addition,
it is a
good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more
of the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When operating in dusty ,areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi
or other commercial
applications.
*An Emission Control Service.
b me US. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to pelform this
maintenance item will not
nullifi the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle use&/ life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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TO BE SERVICED ITEM
NO. See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Sewices
following Schedules I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kiloineters) or Months
(whichever
occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication 1 Every other oil change. I
I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24 Months. I
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Transaxle Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11.
I 10 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). I
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule I/
Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in Schedule
I apply.
*An Emission Control Service.
~2 The US. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to pelform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior
to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be pei$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
TO BE SERVICED
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occursfirst).
I 2 I Chassis Lubrication I Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) or 12 Months.
I 4 I Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24 Months.
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Transaxle Service See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
following Schedules I and 11.
(!-Spark Plug wire Inspection** I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km).
F] Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* 1 Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km).
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NO. SERVICE ITEM NO. SERVICE
4
5
Engine
Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*-
Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill
the system with
new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See the
Index under Coolant. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash
the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
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7
8
9
Transaxle Service-For manual transaxles, fluid
doesn't require changing.
For automatic transaxles, change both the fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
regularly reaches
90" F (32" C) or higher.
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change both the fluid and filter
every 100,000 miles (160
0oO km).
Spark Plug Replacement*-Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See
the Index under
Replacement Parts.
Spark Plug Wire Inspection* *-Inspect for
burns, cracks or other damage. Check the boot
fit
at the coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection
(2.2L L4 Code 4 engine)" *-Conduct
the
EGR system service as described in the service
manual. To purchase a service manual
, see the
Index under Service Publications.

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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every
30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or more often under
dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection**-
Inspect fuel
tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly)
for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint
or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter
is not
required.
*An Emission Control Service.
~2 The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the fuilure to pe$orm this maintenance item will not nullijE the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle usefirl life. General Motors, however, urges that all r\
ecommended maintenance sewices be
per$ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E: Maintenance Record.
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