1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA adding oil

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The coolant level should be at or above
the
COLD mark.
If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the
radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator,
water pump or somewhere else in the
cooling system.
Heater and radiator hoses,
L L and other engine parts, can
be very hot. Don’t touch them. If
you do, you can be burned.
Don’t run the engine
if there is a
leak. If you run the engine, it could
lose all coolant. That could cause
an engine fire, and you could be
burned. Get any leak fixed before
you drive the vehicle.
1 NOTlCE CAUTION
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t at or above
COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water
(preferably distilled) and a proper
antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
(See the
Index under Engine Coolant
for more information about the proper
coolant mix.)
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A Adding only plain water to
your cooling system can be
Amgerous. Plain water, or some
~ .ler liquid like alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the wrong
mix, your engine could get too hot
but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you
or others could be
burned. Use a
50/50 mix of clean
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Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
level every time you get fuel. In order to
get
an accurate reading, the oil must be
warm and the vehicle must be on level
ground. Turn
off the engine and give
the
oil a few minutes to drain back into
the oil pan. If
you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil:
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel
or cloth, then push it back
in all the way. Remove it again, keeping
the tip lower.
3.1 L V6: Checking Engine Oil
Twin Dual Cam 3.4L
V6: Checking Engine
Oil 2.2L L4: Adding Engine Oil
When to Add Oil:
If the
oil is at or below the ADD line,
then you’ll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right kind.
This
section explains what kind of oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see the
Index
under Capacities and Specifications.

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3.1 L V6: Adding Engine Oil II
. . a 202
Twin Dual Cam 3.4L V6: Adding Engine
Oil
111 Don’t add too much oil. If your
engine has
so much oil that the oil
level gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could
be damaged. For crankcase capacity, see the
Index under
Capacities and Specifications.
’,
Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere
in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
I What Kind of oil to Use
I
Look for Three Things:
SG
“SG” must be on the oil container,
either by itself
or combined with other
quality designations, such
as
“SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” “SF, SG, CC,”
etc. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels
of
quality.
I NVIIUL:
If you use oils that don’t have the I
SG designation, you can cause
engine damage not covered by your
1
warranty. I

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The proper fluid should be added if the
level does not reach the bottom of the
diaphragm when it’s
in place in the
reservoir. See the instructions on the
reservoir cap.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or
if you need to add
coolant to your radiator, see the
Index
under Engine Overheating.
The proper coolant for you1 ~ ~ ~ _et
will:
Give freezing protection c, .m to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage ,
-34°F (-37°C).
(128°C).
temperature. should. aluminum
parts. You can
also use a
recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 1825-M with a complete
coolant flush and refill. If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add anything
else.
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Adding only plain water to
your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some
other liquid like alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the wrong
mix, your engine could get too hot
but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be
burned. Use a
50/50 mix of clean
water and a proper antifreeze.

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ABS Warning Light .......................... 93
Adding Brake Fluid
............................ 217. 249
Electrical Equipment
............. 103. 240
Engine Coolant
...... 175.212.248. 249
Engine Oil
.............................. 201. 249
Power Steering Fluid
...... 214.248. 250
Sound Equipment
.......................... 103
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
..................... 208. 247. 249
Manual
......................... 210. 247. 249
Air Cleaner Filter
..................... 205. 254
Air Conditioner
(see
Comfort ControZs)
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence
of .................................... 123
Alcohol in Gasoline
.......................... 193
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
.......................................... 23 7
Removing ....................................... 183
Antenna ............................................ 114
Antifreeze
........................ 21 1. 248. 249
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) ..... 127
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
......... 210. 249
Windshield Washer Fluid
........ 76. 215 Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
.................................. 93
Appearance Care
............................. 232
Armrest. Console Storage
.................. 82
Ashtrays
& Lighter ............................ 82
Audio Systems
................................. 103
AM/FM Stereo Radio
..................... 104
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
............................ 106
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player
and
Base@ Silver Series Speaker
System
.......................................... 108
AM/FM Stereo with Compact
Disc Player ................................... 110
Care
of Audio Systems ................... 113
Radio Reception. For the Best
...... 113
Setting the Clock
........................... 103
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see
Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid ................... 208. 247. 249
Checking Fluid
................................ 206
Shifting
.............................................. 56
Starting the Engine
........................... 53
BBB Auto Line ........................... 284
Battery
............................................... 218
Acid Warning
........................... 165. 167
Jump Starting
................................. 165
Battery Warning Light
....................... 92
Blizzard
............................................. 153
Block Heater. Engine
....................... 55
Blowout. Tire ................................... 180
Brake Adjustment
..................................... 130
Fluid
....................................... 216. 249
Master Cylinder
............................. 216
Parlung
............................................. 63
Replacing Parts
............................... 217
Warning Light
.................................. 92
Wear Indicators
............................. 129
Anti-Lock Brake System
.................. 93
Standard Brakes
............................... 92
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.......................... 127
Warning Light
................................... 93
Brakes Trailer
.............................................. 158
Braking ............................................. 126
Brake System Warning Light

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Braking in Emergencies ................... 131
“BreakIn,” New Vehicle
Braking Technique
........................... 126
Normal Driving
................................ 51
When Towing a Trailer .................. 155
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Back-up Light
................................ 223
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
............................... 221, 251
Front Park and Turn Signal ........... 220
Front Sidemarker
........................... 221
Headlight
............................... 219, 251
Taillight
.................................. 222, 251
. C apacities and Specifications ....... 247
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust
............................... 67, 68, 153
Cassette Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Center Lap Belts (see Safety Belts)
Chains, Tire ............................ 187, 231
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 181 Checking
Brake Fluid
.................................... 216
Engine Coolant
.............................. 173
Engine
Oil ...................................... 201
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.................. 210
Power Steering Fluid
..................... 214
Safety Belt Systems
.......................... 41
Things Under the Hood ................. 196
Transaxle Fluid Automatic
..................................... 206
Manual .......................................... 209
Child Restraints .................................. 30
Children ............................................. 29
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 82
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ................ 241
City Driving ..................................... 143
Cleaner, Air
............................. 205, 254
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels ......................... 237
Antenna
......................................... 114
Cassette Player and Tapes
............. 113
Compact Discs ............................... 114
Fabric .............................................. 233
Fiberglass Springs
........................... 239
Glass
............................................... 236
Inside of Your Chevrolet ................ 233 Outside
of Your Chevrolet
............. 236
Safety Belts
.................................... 235
Special Problems
........................... 234
Stains
.............................................. 234
Underbody Maintenance
............... 238
Vinyl or Leather
.............................. 235
Warnings ......................................... 232
Weatherstrips
................................. 237
White Sidewall Tires
..................... 237
Windshield and Wiper Blades
...... -236
Clock, Setting the
............................ 103
Clusters, Instrument Panel ............... 86
Clutch, Hydraulic
Adding Fluid
.......................... 210, 249
Checking Fluid
............................... 210
Air Conditioning
............................... 99
Heating .............................................. 98
Ventilation ...................................... 102
Compact Disc Player (see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 187
Compartments, Storage ..................... 82
Console Storage Armrest
................... 82
Control of a Vehicle .......................... 125
Convenience Net ............................... 50
Comfort Controls

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Coolant
............................. 211, 248, 249
Checking
&
Adding ......... 175,211,222,248, 249
Proper Mixture to Use .................... 211
Safety Warnings
About
..................... 90, 175, 211, 213
Temperature
Gage ............................ 90
Temperature Warning Light ............ 90
Cruise Control .................................... 71
Curves, Driving on
.......................... 132
Customer Assistance Information
... 281
Daytime Running Lights
............... 78
Dead Battery: What to
Do .............. 165
Defects. Reporting Safety ................ 286
Defensive Driving
............................ 122
De€ogger. Rear Window
.................. 101
Defogging Your Windows .......... 98. 100
Defrosting
Windows ................... 98. 100
Disc Brake
Wear Indicators ............. 129
Door Locks ........................................ 47
Downshifting
..................... 60. 148. 160
Driver Position
.................................. 21
Driving
............................................. 1.17
At Night .......................................... 137
City ................................................. 143
Controlling a Skid .......................... 136
Defensively
.................................... 122
Drunken
......................................... 123
Freeway .......................................... 144
Hill and Mountain
......................... 148
In a Foreign Country ...................... 194 .
In Fog, Mist and Haze .................. 142
In the Rain
...................................... 139
Long Distance
................................ 146
Loss
of Control ............................... 136
Off-Road Recovery
......................... 134
On
Curves ...................................... 132
Passing
........................................... 134
Winter Driving
............................... 15 1
With a Trailer ................................. 159
Drunken Driving
............................. 123
Electrical Center,
Left .................... 245
Electrical Equipment,
Through Deep Standing Water ........ 55
Electrical Center, Right .................... 244
Emergencies, Braking in
................. 13 1
Adding .................................... 103, 240
Emergencies on the Road ................. 163
Emergencies. Steering in
................. 133
Emergency Starting
......................... 165
Emergency Towing
.......................... 169
Engine Block Heater
.................. 55, 204
Engine
Coolant ................. 211. 248. 249
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Exhaust
.................................. 67
Engine Identification ........................ 240
Engine Oil
........................................ 201
Additives ......................................... 203
Capacity
.......................................... 247
Checking & Adding ........................ 201
Disposing of Used Oil
.................... 204
Energy Conserving
......................... 203
Filter
........................................ 204, 254
Warning Light
.................................. 91
When
to Change ............................ 204
Engine Overheating
......................... 173
Engine Specifications ....................... 253
Engine, Starting
Automatic Transaxle
....................... 53
Manual Transaxle ............................. 54
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 193
31 I
Light (see Coolant)
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Lock Finder ......................................... 49
Low Battery
....................................... 92
Low Coolant Warning Light
.............. 90
Luggage Carrier
.................................. 83
Long Distance Driving .................... 146
Maintenance Record
.............................................. 278
Replacement Parts
.......................... 254
Schedule
......................................... 259
Services. Scheduled
....................... 262
When Trailer Towing
...................... 161
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 94
Manual Front Seat
............................. 12
Manual Transaxle Adding Fluid
.................. 210. 247. 249
Checking Fluid
................................ 209
Shifting
............................................. 61
Starting Your Engine
........................ 53
Master Cylinder. Brake
.................. 216
Methanol in Gasoline
...................... 193
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G Speedometer)
Convex Outside ................................ 80
314
Inside Manual Day/Night ................ 80
Outside Adjustment ......................... 81
Visor Vanity ...................................... 81
Mountain Driving ............................ 148
N et. Convenience ........................... 50
New Vehicle “Break-In” ..................... 51
Night Driving
........................... 137. 138
Octane Requirements
Odometer
........................................... 88
Off-Road Recovery ........................... 134
Oil. Engine
....................................... 201
Capacity
.......................................... 247
Quality
........................................... 202
Thickness
....................................... 203
Used Oil .......................................... 204
When to Change
............................. 204
Oil Warning Light
............................... 91
Operation
of Lights ............................. 77
Outside Rearview Mirrors
................. 80
Overdrive. Automatic ........................ 59
(see
Fuel
Requirements)
Overheated Engine .......................... 173
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light
.................................. 90
Owner Checks
& Services ............... 271
Rint Chemical Spotting
.......................... 239
Finish Care
...................................... 237
Finish Damage
................................ 238
Column Shift
................................... 64
Console Shift
................................... 65
On Hills
.......................................... 149
Over Things That Burn
................... 67
With the Engine Running
........... 66, 68
Parking Brake ..................................... 63
Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts)
Passing ............................................. 134
Polishing and Waxing
Power Door Locks
.............................. 48
Power Seat Controls .......................... 13
Power Steering ................................ 131
Park, Shifting Into
Parking
(see
Appearance Care)