1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA Owners Manual

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Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be made 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 he/ H// (It is important for you or a service station attendant to pe&m these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
I I Engine Coolant Level
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Windshield Washer
Fluid Level
1 At Least Once a Month
WHAT TO DO
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for
further details.
Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery
tank and add the proper coolant mix if
necessary.
See the Index under Coolurzt for further details.
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if necessary. See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.
CHECK
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Tire Inflation
I At Least Twice a bar
WHAT TO DO I
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 or inside the trunk lid.
See the
Inda under Tires for further details.
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CHECK
System Inspection
WHAT TO DO
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See the Iinda under Hydraulic Clutch. A fluid loss
in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and \
repaired at once.
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Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cant.)
At Least Once a Bar
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Key Lock Cylinders 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 thc
hood, trunk, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Section
D tells you
what to use.
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Starter Switch
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does,\
you or others
could be injured. Follow the steps below.
I. Before: you sum, ot; sure you IldVG GIlUUgl mu111 dound the vehiclt;.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Ida under Parking Brake if necessary) and the
regular brake.
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.
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OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to
Lock without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
Lock only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out
only in Lock.
P (Park).
R (Reverse).
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Parking Brake and
Automatic Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism A When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be
Check - injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle
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in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicl\
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Underbody Flushing move.
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EUK on a
ramy steep mu, with the vehicle iac~ downhill. E - lg you - - 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.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring an\
d M).
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
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
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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 pro\
per
hookup, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect 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 an 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.
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Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rot\
ors for surface condition. Inspect
other brake parts, including 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 Ida under Brake System Warning Light. If your vehicle is
equipped with anti-lock brakes and the anti-lock brake system w\
arning 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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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained fiom.your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
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Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
parking Brake Guides
1 Power steering system II
Manual Transaxle
FWID/WBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent fbr 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 “SGKC,” “SGKD,” 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
(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 (Cont.)
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Key Lock Cylinders
Manual Transaxle
Shifl
Linkage ~~
Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
points
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent
FWID/WBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345l20), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant (GM part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
Engine
oil.
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM
Part No. 10524W or equivalent).
GM Optikleen* Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.

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Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hoodand Door
Hinges, Fuel Door
Hinge,
Trunk Access
Panel Hinges
Weatherstrips a.
Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine
oil, or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See the Index under Repla%M!nt Parts for recommended replacement fdters, mves and spark plugs.

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Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date,
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule
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or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed.
Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is
a
convenient place to store them.
DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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