1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER coolant

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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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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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 D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Note: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission
Wheel Bearings
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
recommended 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 proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see
‘ ‘Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 6038M or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification 6038M.
Delco-Supreme 1
l@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
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Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
DEXRONB-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 1051855) or equivalent.
DEXRON*-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 1051855) or equivalent.
3.
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Wheel bearing grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
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Index
Children (Safety Belts) ............. 30
Children. Larger (Safety Belts) ...... 37
Cigarette Lighter
................. 77
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ........ 273
City Driving
.................... 164
Cleaner. Air
.................... 233
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............. 269
Canvas Top
................... 268
Fabric. Using Foam-Type
Cleaner on
.................. 263
Fabric. Using Solvent-Type
Cleaner on
.................. 263
Geo. the Iqside of Your
.......... 262
Geo. the Outside of Your
........ 267
Glass
........................ 266
Instrument Panel. the Top of
the . . 266
Special Problems
............... 264
Underbody
.................... 270
Vinyl or Leather
............... 265
Windshield and Wiper Blades
..... 267
AM/FM Stereo
................ 107
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 108
Clusters. Instrument Panel and
...... 80
Clutch Adjustment
............... 238
Coinholder and Bin
................ 76
Color
of Road Signs .............. 1 18
Clock.
Setting the Combination Light Bulb
Replacement. Rear
............. 25 1
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
...................... 101
Control of a Vehicle
.............. 126
Control.
Loss of ................. 138
Controls
Air Conditioner
................ 104
Brightness ..................... 7 1
Comfort
...................... 102
Features and
................... 43
Heater
....................... 102
Seats and Seat
.................. 12
Convertible Top
.................. 87
Convex Outside Mirror
............ 74
Coolant
Adding
................ .... 242
Engine
....................... 240
Overheating
................... 200
Radiator, How to Add
Coolant to the
................ 206
Recovery Tank, How to Add
Coolant to
.................. 204
Temperature Gage. Engine
........ 85
Cooling (Air Conditioning) ........ 104
Curves, Driving on
............... 132
Customer Assistance for the
Hearing
or Speech Impaired ...... 3 13
Customer Assistance Information
... 3 11
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.... 3 12 Daytime
Running Lights
........... 70
Defensive Driving
............... 122
Defogger. Rear Window
.......... 105
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
..................... 104
Dehumidifying (Air Conditioning)
. . 105
Dimensions. Vehicle ............. 279
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
........ 130
Dome Light
...................... 71
Door Locks
......................... 45
Locks. Tailgate
................. 46
Storage Compartments
........... 75
Downhill. Driving
............... 150
Downhill. Parking ............... 172
Drive. Four-wheel
........... .57. 239
Driving
Across an Incline
............... 152
After Off-Road
................ 157
And the Road. Your
............ 117
AtNight
...................... 157
City
......................... 164
Defensive
.................... 122
Downhill
..................... 150
Drunken ...................... 123
Freeway
...................... 165
Guidelines.
Utility Vehicle ....... 140
In
Fog. Mist. and Haze .......... 162
In
Fog. Tips on ................ 163
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In Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice ...... 155
In the Rain
.................... 160
In Water ...................... 156
Long Distance
................. 167
On Curves
.................... 132
On Grades (With a Trailer)
....... 184
On Off-Road Hills.
............. 145
On Snow or Ice
................ 174
On the Freeway
................ 165
Suggestions.
A Few More Night . . 159
Uphill
........................ 147
Winter
....................... 173
With a Trailer
................. 182
Drunken Driving
................ 123
Easy Entry Seats
................. 14
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
...... 272
Emergencies. Braking
in .......... 132
Emergencies. Steering
in ......... -134
Engine
Coolant
...................... 240
Coolant Temperature Gage
........ 85
Exhaust
....................... 64
Identification
.................. 272
Oil
.......................... 229
Oil Pressure Light
............... 86
Overheating
................... 200
Specifications
................. 277
Starting Your
................... 49
Through
Deep Standing Water
..... 50 Environment.
Your Vehicle and the
. 282
Exhaust. Engine
.................. 64
Extender. Safety Belt
.............. 39
Fabric Protection
.................... 264
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
... 263
Features and Controls
.............. 43
Filling Your Tank (Fuel)
.......... 226
Filter Replacement. Air
........... 234
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......... 190
Flat Tire. Changing a
............. 208
Flat. If a Tire Goes
............... 208
Fluid Using Foam-Type
Cleaner on
..... 263
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
.... 54
Flow-Through Ventilation System
... 106
Automatic Transmission
......... 234
Manual Transmission
........... 237
Recommended
............ 27 1. 305
Windshield Washer
............. 244
Fog. Tips
on Driving in ........... 163
Folding Rear Seats
................ 15
Following Distance (With
a Trailer)
..................... 183
Foreign Countries. Fuels
in ........ 225
Four-wheel Drive
........... .57. 239
Power
Steering
................ 243
Fog. Mist and Haze. Driving
in ..... 162
Foreign Material Paint Damage
..... 269 Four-Wheel-Drive
Vehicle.
Freeway Off-Road
Driving with Your Geo
. . 140
Driving
...................... 165
Driving on the
................. 165
Entering the
................... 165
Leaving the
................... 165
Free-Wheeling Hubs
.............. 58
Automatic
..................... 59
Manual
........................ 59
Fuel
........................... 223
FuelGage
....................... 83
Fuel Tank Filling
................ 226
Fuels
in Foreign Countries ......... 225
Fuse Block. Instrument Panel
...... 275
Fuse Block. Main
................ 274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
......... 273
Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature
. . 85
Gage. Fuel
...................... 83
Gages and Indicators. Warning
Lights
......................... 82
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
.......... 224
Glass Cleaning
.................. 266
GloveBox
....................... 75
GM Participation
in Better
Business Bureau Mediation/
Arbitration Program
............ 315
Grips. Passenger Assist
............ 76
Guidelines. Utility Vehicle Driving
. . 140
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Parking Brake
......................... 60
Downhill ..................... 172
Manual Transmission ............ 63
On a Hill with a Trailer.
When
You Are Ready to
Leave After ................. 185
On Hills ...................... 171
On Hills (With a Trailer) ........ 184
Over Things That Bum ........... 64
Uphill ........................ 172
Your Vehicle ................... 63
Parking and Turn Signal Light
Bulb Replacement. Front
........ 249
Parts, Replacement ............... 277
Passenger
Assist Grips
.................... 76
Positions (Safety Belt) ............ 28
Rear Seat (Safety Belt) ........... 28
Right Front Position (Safety Belt) . . 28
Passing ........................ 136
Passing (With a Trailer) ........... 183
Passing Signal .................... 70
Pavement Markings .............. 12 1
Pedal Travel. Brake .............. 13 1
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 303
Pockets. Front Seat Side ............ 75
Power Steering .................. 132
Power Steering Fluid ............. 243
Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use during ... 27
Pressure. Tire ................... 254
Problems on the Road ............. 189
Product Service Publications
(PSP’s)
....................... 32 1
Publications. Service ............. 320
Radiator Pressure Cap ........... 243
Radiator. How to Add Coolant ...... 206
Radio Reception. Understanding .... 115
Radio. To Play the
AM/FM Stereo
................ 108
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 1 10
Rain. Driving in the .............. 160
Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other ... 161
RearAxle ...................... 238
Rear Drum Brakes ............... 13 1
Rear Vent Windows ............... 66
Rear Window
Defogger
..................... 105
Opening and Closing Your ........ 90
Removing and Installing Your ..... 91
Wiper/Washer .................. 73
Rearview Mirror. Inside ............ 74
Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night . . 74
Reception. Understanding Radio .... 1 15
Reclining Front Seatback ........... 13
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
................ 27 1. 305
Recovery Hooks. Using the ........ 218
Recovery. Off-Road .............. 135
Recreational Towing ............. 186
Towing Your Geo from the Front . . 187
Towing Your Geo from the Rear . . 186
Release. Hood ................... 227
Remote Areas. Traveling to ........ 142
Replacement Bulbs ............... 276
Replacement Parts ............... 277
Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash . . 39
Reporting Safety Defects
To General Motors
............. 318
To the Canadian Government ..... 318
To the United States Government . . 3 17
Restraint Systems. Checking Your ... 39
Restraint. Where to Put the Child .... 32
Restraints. Child .................. 34
Restraints. Head .................. 14
Road Signs ..................... 118
Color of ...................... 118
Shapeof ...................... 119
Symbols on ................... 120
Road. On the .................... 168
Road. Problems On the ............ 189
Roads. Hill and Mountain ......... 169
Roadside Assistance Program.
Chevrolet/Geo
............. - - .. 319
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Index
Stains .......................... 264
Stalling on an Incline ............. 154
Starting Your Engine .............. 49
Starting. Jump ................... 191
Steam (Engine Overheating) ...... -200
Steering ........................ 132
Fluid, Power .................. 243
In Emergencies ................ 134
Power ....................... 132
Storage and Compartments ......... 75
Storage. Vehicle ................. 247
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or
Snow, If You’re
............... 2 17
Sun Visors ....................... 76
Sunroof. Opening and
Closing Your
................... 89
Switch, Ignition .................. 48
Symbols. Safety Warnings and ....... 6
Symbols. Vehicle ................. 18
Tachometer ..................... 82
Tailgate (Door Locks) ............. 46
Tank, Filling Your (Fuel) .......... 223
Temperature Gage, Engine
Coolant
....................... 85
Terrain. Scanning the ............. 144
Theft ........................... 47
Tips ......................... 132
Stuck in Deep Snow, If You’re ..... 177
Symbols on Road Signs ........... 120
Theft Deterrent Feature
(AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player)
................ 1 13
Thermostat ..................... 243
Tilt Wheel ...................... -67
Tires .......................... 253
Balance ...................... 259
Chains ....................... 26 1
Changing a Flat
................ 208
Cleaning White Sidewall ........ 269
Inflation Pressure .............. 254
Inspection .................... 255
Loading Information Label ....... 252
New ......................... 256
Rotation ...................... 255
Temperature Grades ............ 258
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s. .. 180
Traction Grades ................ 258
Treadwear .................... 258
Uniform Quality Grading ........ 257
AM/FM Stereo ................ 109
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 1 1 1
Tone, Setting the
Top Strap (Child Restraint)
......... 33
Top, Convertible ................. 87
Storage ........................ 96
Top, Preparing Your Canvas for
Top, Removing and Installing
Your Canvas
................... 91
Torque Lock .................... 173
Towing a Trailer ................. 177
Towing Hook.Ups. Front ......... -198
Towing Hook.Ups. Rear .......... 199
Towing Your Vehicle ............. 196
Towing. Recreational ............. 186
From the Front ................ 187
From the Rear ................. 186
Traffic Lights ................... 120
Traffic Officer .................. 122
Trailer
Backing Up with a
.............. 183
Brakes
....................... 181
Driving on Grades .............. 184
Driving with a ................. 182
Following Distance with a ....... 183
Hitches ....................... 180
If You Do Decide to Pull a ....... 178
Making Turns with a ............ 183
Parking on Hills with a .......... 184
Passing with a ................. 183
Safety Chains ................. 181
Tongue, Weight of the .......... 180
Towing a ..................... 177
Towing. Maintenance When ..... 185
Turn Signals When Towing a ..... 183
Weight of the .................. 179
When You Are Ready to Leave
after Parking on a Hill
......... 185
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Service Station Information
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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