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.
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NO.
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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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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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Cooling System Reservoir
Check and add coolant only at the
coolant recovery tank. The fluid should
be at the
FULL mark when the
engine
is warm. If the engine is cool,
the level should be at the LOW mark
or a little higher. See Page 240
Engine Oil Dipstick
See Page 229
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label on the
inside of the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See Page 252
See Tire-Loading Information label on the
inside
of the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See Page 252
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