1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER engine

Service & Appearance Care
Adding Coolant
To Check Coolant: When your engine
is cold, the coolant level should be
LOW, or a little higher. When your
engine is warm, the level should be up
to
FULL, or a little higher.
To Add Coolant: If you need more
coolant, add the proper mix
at the
coolant recovery tank.
r Turning the radiator pressure
radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out
and burn you badly. With the
coolant recovery tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant
at the radiator. Never turn the
radiator pressure cap
- even a
little
- when the engine and
radiator are hot.
cap
when the engine and Add
coolant
mix at the recovery tank,
but be careful not to spill
it.
, You can be burned if you
- L spill coolant on hot engine
parts. Coolant contains ethylene
glycol, and
it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Don't
spill coolant on a hot engine.
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Your radiator pressure cap is a 13
- i (90 kPa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed to prevent
coolant
loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure
the arrows on the cap line up with
the overflow tube on the radiato
filler neck.
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When you replace your radiator pressure
cap, an
AC* cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled
by a thermostat in the engine coolant
system. The thermostat stops the flow
of
coolant through the radiator until the
coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
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Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add:
Open the cap with the washer symbol on
it. Add washer fluid until the bottle is
full.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should be at the
MAX mark.
When the engine compartment is cool,
the level should be at the
MIN mark.
What to Add:
Refer to the Mainten lance Schedule to
determine what kind
of fluid to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
the Index.
When adding power steering fluid
or making a complete fluid
change, always use the prope:
fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage
hoses and seals.
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A If you have too much brake
L,,E;ine. The fluid will burn
if the
engine is hot enough.
You or
others could be burned, and your
vehicle could be damaged. Add
brake fluid only when work
is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
L fluid, it can spill on the
Lefer to
the Maintenance Schedule to
etermine when to check your brake
hid. See ‘‘Periodic Maintenance
Ispections” in the Index.
’ To Check Brake Fluid:
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You can check the brake fluid without
taking
off the cap. Just look at the
windows on the brake fluid reservoir.
The fluid levels should be above
MIN.
If they aren’t, have your brake system
checked to see
if there is a leak.
After work is done
on the the brake
hydraulic system make sure the levels
are above
MIN and below the top of
each window.
What to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use
only DOT-3 brake fluid
- such as
Delco-Supreme
II@ (GM Part No.
I DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can
damage your llehicle. Don’t use
it.
I D0n.t so1 : put In tf
wrong mnd 01 kd. For
example, just a few drops
mineral-based oil,
such as
engine oil,
in your brake systt
can damage brake system part
so badly that they’ll have to b
replaced.
Brake fluid
I Ige paint,
be careful not to spill
fluid
on your vehicle
1052535). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
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rn Vehicle Identification
Number
This is the legal identifier for your Geo.
It appears
on a plate in the front corner
of the instrument panel, on the driver’s
side, You can see it
if you look through
the windshield from outside your
vehicle. The VIN also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of title and
registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the
engine code for your
1993 GM engine.
This code will help you identify your
engine, specifications, and replacement
parts
in this section.
I Service Pads
Identification Lube1
You’ll find this label inside the glove
box on the door. It’s very helpful if you
ever need to order parts. On this label
is:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
A list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed
from the vehicle.
rn Add-on Electrical
Equipment
Don’t add anything electrical to
your Geo unless you check with
your dealer first. Some electrica
equipment can damage you
vehicle and the damage
woulan.1
be covered by your warranty.
Some of
;+ san just keep other
things frc
wnrkinp as thev
should.
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I Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car are
protected from short circuits
by fuses,
circuit breakers
or a thermal link in the
wiring itself. This greatly reduces
the
chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
The main fuse
box in your engine
compartment
on the right side. It
protects all electrical loads. For
access to the main fuses, pull off
cover.
A spare fuse is also inside the
fuse box. Another fuse
box is under
the left side
of the instrument panel. The fuses here
protect each separate circuit including
headlights.
If you have electrical failure,
check here first.
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I Replacement Bulbs
Care
Back-up ............................................................. 1156
Dome
............................................................. 9605 1559
Front Parking and Turn Signal
......................................... 1157 NA
Headlight (Halogen) ..................................................... 9004
Heater or Air Conditioning Control
.................................... 96052599
Charging System
................................................... 9433184
Check Engine
..................................................... 9433 184
Engineoil Pressure
................................................ 9433184
Indicator
and Warning
Brake
............................................................ 9433184
4WD
............................................................. 9433184
Headlight HighBeam
............................................... 9433184
Safety Belt
........................................................ 9433184
TurnSignal
....................................................... 9433184
Instrument Cluster
.................................................... 9605 156
License Plate
............................................................ 194
Lighter
............................................................. 9433184
Rear Defogger Switch
............................................. 96061736
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
........................................... 9606 1736
Rear
Hazard and Turn Signal
........................................... 1156
Rear Parking andstop
................................................... 1157
Sidemarker
................................................. ........ 194
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Capacities and Specifictu?ons
Engine
Type ....................................................................L4
Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.9: 1
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3-4-2
Fuel Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel Injection
Piston Displacement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 CID (1.6L)
Valve Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .In-Head “V” Type
AC Belt Tension.
. . . .Deflect Belt 0.31-0.47 in. (8-12 mm) @ 22 Ibs. (10 kg.) Pressure
Fan Belt Tension
. . . . .Deflect Belt 0.20-0.32 in. (5-8 mm) @ 22 Ibs. (10 kg.) Pressure
Thermostat Temperature Specification.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180”F (82°C)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ................................................... 96057994
Battery
..............................................................26-60s
Engineoil Filter .................................................... 96062415
Fuel Filter
................................................... AC TypeGE571
PCVValve
........................................................96058079
Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 psi
Spark Plug.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .R43XLS (0.028”- 0.032” Gap)
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