1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER oil dipstick

Service & Appearance Care
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An electric fan under the
hood can start up and injure
you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from any underhood
electric
fan. Don't reach through
the grille to release the underhood
lever.
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Battery
2. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(Option)
3. Oil Fill Cap
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Air Cleaner
6. Power Steering Reservoir (Option)
7. Engine Coolant Reservoir
8. Radiator Cap
9. Electric Fan
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
11. Windshield Washer Reservoir
12. Main Fuse Box
CAUTION
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Things that burn can get on
hot engine parts and start a
fire. These include liquids like
gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber. You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on.
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Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on
the hood prop. Remove the hood prop
from the slot in the hood and return the
prop to its retainer. Then just let the
hood down and close it firmly.
Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
level every time you get fuel.
In order
to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on
level ground.
Turn
off the engine and give the oil a
few minutes to drain back into the oil
pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick might
not show the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the
dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back
in all the
way. Remove
it again, keeping the tip
lower.
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When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or
below the
ADD mark, you’ll need to
add some oil. But you must use the right
kind. This section explains what kind
of
oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see
“Capacities and Specifications’’ in the
Index. Don’t add
too much oil. If your
engine has
so much oil that the oil
level gets above
the upper mark
that shows the proper operating
range, your engine could be
damaged. Just fill it enough
to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
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If the air cleaner is off, a backfire
can cause a damaging engine fire.
And, dirt can easily get into your
engine, which will damage it.
Always have
the air cleaner in
place when you're driving.
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Air Filter Replacement
To check or replace the filter, remove
the screws and lift up the cover.
Automatic Tmnsmissian Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission
fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See
"Scheduled Maintenance Services"
in
the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Geo dealership Service
Department.
If you do
it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading
on the dipstick.
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After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under “How to
Check.
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obtained, push the dipstick back in all
the way.
When the correct fluid level is
Manual Transmiisioon Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to have it checked is when
the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to find out
when
to change your transmission fluid. See
‘ ‘Scheduled Maintenance Services’ ’ in
the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Geo dealership Service
Department.
If you do
it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get
a false reading.
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much can mean that some of the
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hot engine parts, starting a fire.
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you check your transmission fluid.
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Check the fluid level only when your
engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a
level place and the transmission
is cool
enough
for you to rest your fingers on
the transmission case.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
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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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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