1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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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Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another
country outside the
U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your emission controls
won’t work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get
fouled, the exhaust system can corrode,
and your engine oil can deteriorate
quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor
will be damaged. All of that means
costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact a major
oil company
that does business in the country where
you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following
address for advice. Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
International Export
- Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario LEX 7Ni, Canada
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Filling Your lank
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Gasoline vapor is highly
- flammable. It bums violently,
and that can cause very bad
injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re
ar gasoline or refueling your
hicle. Keep sparks, flames, and
loking materials away from
,,soline.
The cap
is behind a hinged door on the
right side of your vehicle.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
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rhile refueling, hang the cap inside the
le1 door.
If you get gasoline on you and
then something ignites it, you
could be badly burned. Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open
the fuel filler cap too quickly. This
spray can happen if your
tank is
nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler
cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”
noise
to stop. Then unscrew the
cap all the way.
{hen you put the cap back on,
turn it to
le right until you hear a clicking noise.

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the Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants and important
parts underhood.
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the HOOD
handle inside the vehicle. Then
go to the front of the vehicle
and
release the secondary hood release.
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Hood Release (CONI)
Lift the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the hood prop
into the slot in the hood.
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I An electric fan under the hood
can start up and injure you
even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from
any underhood
electric fan.
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a Things that burn can get on
L hot engine parts and start a
me. These include liquids like
gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
lefore closing the hood, be sure all the
iller caps are on properly. Then
lift the
ood to relieve pressure
on the hood
rop. Remove the hood prop from the
lot in the hood and return the prop to
:s retainer. Then just let the hood down
nd close
it firmly.
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2.21 L4 Engine (CODE 4)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
7. Battery
8. Air Cleaner
9. Engine Oil Dipstick
IO. Engine Oil Fill Cap
1 1. Radiator Pressure Cap
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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' 3.11 V6 Engine (CODE T)
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Coolant Surge Tank
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
7. Battery
8. Air Cleaner
9. Engine Oil Fill Cap
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
level every time
you get fuel. In order to
get an accurate reading, the
oil must be
warm and the vehicle must be on level
ground.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a
few minutes to drain back into the oil
pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might
not show
the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil:
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push
it back
in all the way. Remove
it again, keeping
the tip lower.
2.2L L4: Checking Engine Oil
3.1L V6: Checking Engine Oil
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Engine Oil (CONT.)
When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or
below the ADD line, then you’ll need to
add some oil. But you must use the right
kind. This section explains what kind
of
oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see
the
Index under Capacities &
SpeciBcations.
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Don’t add too much oil. If your
engine has so much oil that the oil
level gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the prope
operating range, your engine could
be damaged.
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Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere
in the proper operating
range. Push
the dipstick all the way
back
in when you’re through.
2.2L L4: Adding Engine Oil
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3.1L V6: Adding Engine Oil
What Kind of Oil to Use I
Look for Three Things:
SG
“SG” must be on the oil container,
either
by itself or combined with other
quality designations, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,”
“SF, SG, CC,”
etc. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels
of
quality.
If you use oils that don’t have
“SG” designation, you
can cause
engine damage not covered by your
warranty.
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