1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA oil change

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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles
(6
lun).
It’s below freezing outside and most
trips are less than 10 miles (16
km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your
oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
or 3 months-whichever comes first. If
none of them is true, change the oil
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12
months-whichever comes first.
Change the filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that.
Engine Block Heater
An engine block heater can be a big
help
if you have to park outside in very
cold weather,
0°F (-18°C) or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see the
Index under Engine Block Heater.
What to Do with Used Oil
CAUTION
Used engine oil contains
things that have caused skin
cancer in laboratory animals. Don’t
let used oil stay on your skin for
very long. Clean your skin and nails
with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly
throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine
oil.
Used oil can be a real threat to the
environment. If you change your
own
oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal.
Don’t ever dispose
of oil by pouring it
on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing
of your used oil, ask
your dealer, a service station or a local
recycling center for help.

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KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PIROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
I
This part covers the maintenance
required for your Chevrolet
. Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety. dependability and emission
control performance
.
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new
vehicle warranties
. See your
Chevrolet dealer for details
.
Section
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
Schedule
I ........................................................................\
................ 264
Schedule
I1 ........................................................................\
.............. 266
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services .......................... 268
At Each Fuel Fill
........................................................................\
..... 271
At Least Once a Month
.................................................................. 271
At Least Twice a Year
..................................................................... 271
At Least Once a Year
...................................................................... 272
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services
B . Owner Checks & Services
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ....................................................... 274
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants .................................................... 275
E . Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
...... 278
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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 11. The proper fluids and
lubricants to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM
NO.
1
2
SERVICE
Engine Oil and Filter Change*-Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 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 1OW-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.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3.1L
Code T or W engine only)*-Check the torque of
the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
4 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under Tires, Inspection G 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.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see the Index under Engine Identification.
* An Emission Control Service.
* The US. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure \
to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful 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.
5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
(California 3.1L Code T
or W engine*)-Inspect 1
the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as needed.

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NO. SERVICE
6 Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection (3.4L Code X
engine only)*-Inspect for cracks, wear or oiliness.
Check tensioner for proper operation. See the
service manual.
(To purchase a service manual,
see the
Index under Service Publications.)
Replace parts 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.
7
8
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.
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:
ITEM
NO.
9
10
11
SERVICE
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing. (With some
models you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See the
Index under Towing a Trailer.)
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles
(160 000 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.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
Inspection*-Inspect system for proper function.
Replace any
worn, plugged or collapsed hoses or
seals. Replace valve only if necessary.
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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)