1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER engine

Service & Appearance Care
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions.
Automatic Transmission Air
Conditioning?.
................ .See the refrigerant information label under hood.
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................................................... Drain and Refill .3.0 qt. (2.8 L)**
Overhaul .4.9 qt. (4.6 L)
Cooling System
Automatic Transmission. ...................................... S.5 qt. (5.2 L)
I Manual Transmission. ........................................ S.6 qt. (5.3 L)
FuelT ank....................................................llgal.(42.0L) .
Crankcase
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With Filter Change. .4.5 qt. (4.2 L)*
Without Filter Change .4.2 qt. (4.0 L)*
Front Differential ............................................... 1 1 qt. (1 .O L)
Manual Transmission. .1.6 qt. (1.5 L)**
Rear Differential. .2.3 qt. (2.2 L)
Transfer Case .................................................. 1 .8 qt. (1.7 L)
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Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque .60 lb. ft. (80 N-m)
? Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in
your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not
sure, ask your Geo dealer.
after filling.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
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*.When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be needed. Recheck the oil level
** Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” or “Manual
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
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This part covers the maintenance
required for your Geo
. Your vehicle
needs these services to retain its
safety. dependability and emission
control performance
.
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Section
Introduction: A Word about Maintenance ........................... 282
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............................ 282
How This Part Is Organized
................................. 283
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
........................... 285
Selecting the Right Schedule
................................. 285
Schedule1
................................................ 286
Schedule11
............................................... 288
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 290
Other Emission Related Maintenance Service
................... 295
Other Non-Emission Related Maintenance Service
............... 296
At Each Fuel Fill 298
At Least Twice a Year ...................................... 299
At Least Once a Year ....................................... 300
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ............................... 285
B . OwnerChecksandServices ................................... 298
AtLeastOnceaMonth
..................................... 299
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections .............................. 303
D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........................... 305
E . MaintenanceRecord ......................................... 308
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u1 Protection I . Plan
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Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan ? 7he Plan
supplements your new car warranties
.
See your GM dealer for details .
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. Your Geo
dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy
with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs,
you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people
will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading
Information Label. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’
in the
Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in the
driving
limits.
Index.
Selecting the RiQht Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s
how to decide which schedule
to follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) and outside
temperatures are below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or
in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow
Schedule
I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions is
true.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Dplanatiun of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedules I
and 11.
290
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 1OW-30) see “Engine Oil’’ in the Index.
Engine Idle Speed Check* - Check the idle speed
and adjust it to underhood label specifications.
*An Emission Control Service.
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. SERVICE
3 Cooling System Service* - Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 4038M. Keep
coolant at
the proper mixture as specified. See
“Coolant”
in the Index. 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.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection** -
Inspect fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses for damage or
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage at
30,000 miles (50 OOO km).
Replace parts as needed. Replace the cap and gasket
at
60,OOO mile (100 OOO km) intervals.
12 Oxygen Sensor Replacement* - Replace at 80,000
miles (133 OOO km).
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
13 Charcoal Canister Replacement* - Replace at
100,OOO mile
(166 OOO km) intervals.
14 Engine Control Module (ECM) and Associated
Sensors Inspection*
- Inspect at 100,OOO mile
(166 OOO km) intervals.
15 Fuel Injector Inspection* - Inspect at 100,OOO
mile (166 OOO km) intervals.
*An Emission Control Service.
*The
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to pe~orm 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 pe~ormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record. ”
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Other Emission Related Mainfenance Setvice
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Valve Clearance Adjustment* - Inspect the valve
lash every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) and adjust if
necessary.
2 Camshaft Timing Belt Adjustment* - Inspect and
adjust if necessary at
60,000 miles (100 OOO km), and
every 30,000 miles (50 OOO km) thereafter.
3 Fan (Water Pump) Drive Belt Service* - Inspect
and adjust if necessary at
30,000 miles (50 000 km), or
30 month intervals. Replace the belt at 60,000 miles
(100
OOO km) and 120,000 miles (200 OOO km).
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
4 Wiring Harness and Connectors Inspection* - At
60,000 miles (100 OOO km), or 60 month intervals,
inspect
the underhood wiring harness for loose
connections, chafed wires and damage, especially if
used extensively for off-road driving.
underhood label specifications,
if necessary, at
60,000 mile (100 000 km) intervals.
6 Fuel Filter* - Replace the fuel filter every 30,000
miles (50 OOO km), or sooner if clogged.
5 Engine Timing Check* - Adjust the timing to
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be
performed 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.
Af Each Fuel fj// (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at \
each fuel fill.)
1
CHECK
1 OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
I Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
I
I Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if
1 necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer
Fluid Level
Hood Latch
Operation Check
the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details.
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the vehicle. The secondary latch should keep
hood from opening all the way when the primary latch is released. Make sure the hood closes
firmly. See
“Hood Release” in the Index for further details.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
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Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding
seat hardware. Section
D tells you what to use.
Starter Switch
At Least Once a Year
?
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Kev Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
3. On automatic transmission 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 transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in 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.
regular
brake.
starts.
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