1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER maintenance schedule

1 How This Part 1s Organized
I The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
“Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what
to have done, and how often. Some
of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
CAUTION
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Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be
6 - dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be I
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only
if you have the required know-how and the proper
tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any
doubt, have a qualified technician
do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you
will probably want to get the service information GM
publishes.
You will find a list of publications and how to get
them
in this manual. See “Service Publications” in the
Index.
“Section
B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily
do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
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Introduction: A Word about Maintenance (Cont.)
“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Geo dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
“Section
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products GM recommends
to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products,
or their equivalents,
should be used whether you do the work yourself or have
it
done. “Section
E: Maintenance
Record” provides a place for you
to record
the maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write
it
down in this section. This will help you determine when
your next maintenance should be done. In addition,
it is a
good idea
to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be
needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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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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Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as
in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi
or other commercial
applications.
*An Emission Control Service.
* The U. S. 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.
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WHAT TO SERVICE
See "Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services "following Schedules
t and It.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
PCV Valve Replacement* I Every 50,000 Miles (83 OOO km).
ECM & Associated Sensors Insmtion* I Every 100,OOO Miles (166 OOO h).
Power Steering System Inspection I Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 Months.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule I/
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule
I apply.
BAn Emission Control Service.
The
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to pedorm
this maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranh, or limit recall liability
I I I
WHAT TO SERVICE
ITEM See "Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
NO. Services "following Schedules I and II.
I
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
I nrior to the cornthetion of vehicle useful life. I 12 I Oxygen Sensor Replacement* I Every 80,OOO Miles (133 oO( I-.--- -- -- I~- ~ .I I General Motors, however, urges thaiall
recommended maintenuncP
ront;rnr ho I
I 16 I Emission Svstem Hoses Insaxtion* I Everv 60.0o0 Miles (100 oO(
18 I Power Steering system Inspection I Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 Months. I I
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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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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
7 Distributor Cap and Spark Plug Wire
Inspection*
- Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot
fit at the distributor and at
the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed. Operation
in extreme cold and/or on salted roads may require
more frequent replacement.
Replacement* - Inspect valve for proper function.
Replace the valve every
50,000 miles (83 OOO km)
as well as any worn, plugged or collapsed hoses.
8 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection*
- Inspect at 50,000 mile (83 OOO km)
intervals.
Replacement* - Inspect at each oil change.
Replace
every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more
often under dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer for
the proper replacement intervals for your driving
conditions.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
crankcase ventilation filter, replace
it too.
10 Air Cleaner Filter (PCV Filter, if Equipped)
1 *An Emission Control Service.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
16 Emission System Hoses Inspection* - Inspect at
60,OOO mile (lo0 OOO km) intervals.
17 Catalytic Converter Inspection* - Inspect at
100,OOO mile (166 OOO km) intervals. At each oil
change, inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks
and loose fittings, especially if the vehicle is used
off-road.
*An Emission Control Service.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
18 Power Steering System Inspection - Check the
power steering gear box, pump and hose connections
for leaks
or damage. Check the fluid level on the
dipstick.
See “Power Steering Fluid” in the Index.
Check the drive belt for cracks, fraying and wear.
Check belt tension. There should be
0.24”-0.35”
(6-9 mm) deflection when you press your thumb
midway between the pulleys. Adjust or replace belt
as needed.
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