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Using &am-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
sponge.
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with an air
hose,
a hair dryer or a heat lamp.
I
Be careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You
could scorch the fabric. I
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will
clean
off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside of the stain,
“feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section
of the
cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous
NOTICE.)

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Your Chevrolet has upholstery that has
been treated with ScotchgardTM Fabric Protector, a 3M product. Scotchgard”
protects fabrics by repelling
oil and
water, which are the carriers of most
stains. Even with this protection,
you
still need to clean your upholstery often
to keep it looking new.
Further information
on cleaning is
available by calling 1-800-433-3296 (in
Minnesota,
1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil,
butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
instructions earlier
in this section.
asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them
to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee
(black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft
drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions earlier in this
section.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a water/
baking soda solution:
1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup
(250 ml) of lukewarm water.
solvent-type cleaner.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice
cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dry.
If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
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Service & Appearance Care
Cleaning the Outside of Your
Chevrolet (CONT)
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s
finish is to keep it clean by washing it
often with lukewarm or cold water.
Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct
rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps
or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand,
dish
or car washing (non-detergent)
soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that
contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning
agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting.
High pressure vehicle washes may cause
water
to enter your vehicle.
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Textured-Surface Bumper Covers
(VL and RS MODELS)
Cleaning with a brush, a soft terry cloth
or a commercial car wash is
recommended for normal dirt. Never
use a wire brush or abrasives.
Avoid applying wax
or polish to the
textured-surface bumper covers. To
remove wax, a commercially available
wax solvent should be used. Tar and Oil
Remover (GM Part
No. 1050172) is also
recommended. It’s also recommended
for cleaning difficult soils like road tar
and oil. Also recommended are solvent-
type fabric cleaners such as GM Part
No. 1050244.
To clean white bumper covers, first use
Tar and Oil Remover. If the dark areas
are still visible, whiten with White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner, such as GM Part
No. 1050174.
Finish Care of Textured-Surface
Bumper Covers
To touch up any small spots after
regular washing, use a solvent-type
fabric cleaner such as GM Part No.
1050244 and a clean, dry cloth.
To help maintain bumper covers, after
washing use a cleaner/protectant like
GM/Armor AllTM Part No. 1052919.

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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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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.