1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Owners Manual

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Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Section D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at \
each fuel fill.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
1
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level
in the coolant recovery tank or surge tank and add the proper
coolant
mix if necessary. See the Index under Coolant for further details.
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
Fluid Level if necessary. See the
Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details. I
At Least Once a Month
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of
the driver’s door. See the Index under fires for
further details.
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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
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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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OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Interlock-BTSI (Automatic Transaxle
Steering Column Lock When
you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If
it does, you or others
could be injured. Follow the steps below.
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on h
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see the Ida under Parking Brake if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
level surface.
3. With
the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves
out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key
to Luck in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
P (Park).
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
R (Reverse).
On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing the lever. The
key should
turn to Lock only with the key lever depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come
out only in
Lock.
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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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Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
I OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
1 Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for \
damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then in\
spect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See the
Index under Engine Exhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts
as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for \
proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for \
surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent
braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which \
may need to be
serviced. Also,
if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See the
Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.
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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
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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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Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic SAE SW-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant (GM
Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Manual Transaxle Shift Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB or GM Part
Linkage No. 1052497 or equivalent.
Automatic Transaxle Engine oil.
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot Engine oil.
Points
Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
Windshield Washer GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Solvent or
GM
Part No. 1052497 or equivalent.
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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.