1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER oil

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Replacement Bulbs (CONT.)
INSIDE LIGHTS
Dome Light
Dome/Reading Lights Wagon Rear
Compartment and Base
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Front ..............................................
Rear ..............................................
Heater & A/C Control ..................................
Indicator Lights High-Beam Indicator
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Brake. Oil. Turn Signals ..............................
Tailgate Ajar .........................................
Charge. Malfunction Indicator. Fasten Safety Belts. Temp .....
PRNDL .............................................
GloveBox ...........................................
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BULB
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.2L L4 . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type A-1172C
3.1L
V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type A-1098C
2-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type A-925C
Engine Oil Filter
2.2L L4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-47
3.1L
V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type PF-51
2.2L L4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type CV-9OOC
3.1L V6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type CV-892C
2.2L
L4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Type eR44LTSMA
3.1L V6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . AC Type eR44LTSM
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs
Gap: 1.14 mm (0.045 inch)
Gap: 1.14
mm (0.045 inch)
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KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance
required for your Chevrolet. Your
vehicle needs these services to
retain its safety, dependability and
emission control performance.
Pian I
Section
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Chevrolet dealer for details.
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Your Vehicle and the Environment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .260
How This
Part is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Selecting the Right Schedule
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262
Schedule1
............................................ 264
Schedule11
........................................... 266
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
AtEachFuelFill
....................................... 271
AtLeastOnceaMonth
.................................. 271
At Least Twice a Year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . .272
At Least Once a Year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
E. MaintenanceRecord ...................................... 279
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services
B. Owner Checks & Services
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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.
I I
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.)
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule II.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1
2 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG
Energy Conserving
11 oils of 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 (e.g.,
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see the Index under
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage.
Emission Control
Service.
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
Note: To determine your engine’s displacement and code,
see the Index under Engine Identification.
ITEM
NO.
3
SERVICE
Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions
in this manual. See
the Index under Eres, Inspection & Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.

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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.
6
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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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 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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