1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER maintenance schedule

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Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.)
At Least Twice a Year
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CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Hydraulic Clutch
in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. System Inspection
Check
the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See the Index under Hydraulic Clutch. A fluid loss
At Least Once a Year
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
I
Key Lock Cylinders I Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubrication Lubricate all body
door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those \
for the
hood, headlight door assemblies (if equipped), fuel door, trunk, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware. Section
D tells you what to use.
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I CAUTION
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs
service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in
N (Neutral), push the clutch down
halfway and
try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed
down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
regular brake.
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Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year (CONT:)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO ~~
Parking Brake and
Automatic
Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be I
Check A injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle
in case it begins to roll. Be ready to ~ ~ )ly the -gular brake at onc - Thould the vehicle begin to
Park on a fairly steep
hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the unde\
rbody. Take
I care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Manual Transaxle
~~
Automatic Transaxle
FWID/WBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the
proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such
as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine, see the
Index under Engine Oil.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol \
base antifreeze
(GM
Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345347) or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
or
GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884) or equivalent.
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345349) or equivalent.
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM
Part No. 12345881).
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Conr.)
USAGE
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood and
Door
Hinges, Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges, Wagon Tailgatt
Hinge, Rear Folding
Seat
Weatherstrips
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FWID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
or GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM
Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
lee the
Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio
is a
Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule convenient place to store them.
DATE
ODOMETER READING
I
SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)
DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this book and mailino it with wur check, money order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publ\
ica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index
Year Form Number Price
1993 PSPI-93 ............................... Free
1992 PSPI-92
............................... Free
1991 PSPI-91
............................... Free
1990 PSPI-90
............................... Free
NOfE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found
in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990 All PSP’S
.................... PSP-90-4 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals
have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, s\
teer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
............. ST-366-93 $43.00
*Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Wr\
ite
information in the Form Number column.
For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s
Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner’s Manual
In Portfollo:
Includes h~olio, Owner‘s Manualand Warranty Booklet.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier In-Portfolio
..... ,10222122 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner‘s Manual.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Without Portfolio .lo202145 $11.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and
past model Chevrolet
vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year and model
name
of vehicle.
Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130
Detroit,
MI 48207
Credit Card Orders ONLY: 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430
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Vehicle
................. .56. 246
Idling Your Engine
........... .68. 71
Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
........ 192
If You're Stuck: In
Ignition
Key
......................... 48
Key Release Button ............ 55
Positions
..................... 55
Illuminated Entry System
.......... 50
Indicator Lights (see
Warning Lights)
Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints)
Inflation. Tires ................. 230
Inside Rearview Mirror
........... 85
Instrument Panel ................ 93
Instrument Panel Wming'Lights
.... 96
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
..... 83
.................... J ack. Tire 185
Jump Starting
.................. 164
Key Release Button
............. 55
Keys .......................... 48 Lane
Change Indicator
........... 73
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
.......... 23
Front
..................... 23. 27
Rear
........................ 28
Use by Children ........... .33. 43
Latches. Seatback
................ 14
Liftgate Ajar Light
................... 102
Lock
........................ 52
Lock Release
................. 52
Safety Warning
................ 52
Lighter
........................ 87
Dome/Map
................... 82
Headlights
................... 78
Lights
Daytime Running Lights
......... 80
Flash-to-Pass .................. 81
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
... 81
Rear Compartment
............ 82
Removing
& Replacing
Bulbs
........... .224, 225, 253
Replacement Bulbs
........... 253
Taillights
.............. .225. 253
Turn Signal
.................. 73
Warning Lights
............... 96
Loading Your Vehicle
....... .91. 227 Locks
......................... 49
Long Distance Driving
.......... 152
Low Oil Pressure Warning
........ 98
Luggage Carrier
................. 91
Low Battery
................... 164
Maintenance Record
........... 279
Maintenance Schedule
.......... 259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
.......... 102
Manual Front Seat
............... 12
Manual Sunroof
................. 88
Manual Transaxle
Adding Fluid
....... .215. 250, 252
Shifting
..................... 64
Master Cylinder. Brake
.......... 221
Methanol in Gasoline
........... 198
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors Checking
Fluid
............... 213
Starting the Engine
............ 56
(see
Odometer & Speedometer)
Convex Outside ............... 85
Inside Manual Day/Night ....... 85
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