1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Scheduled Maintenance Services
This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when
you should schedule them. Your GM dealer knows your vehicle best and
wants you to be happy with
it. If you go to your dealer for all 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:
0 carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limits. You will
find these limits on your vehicle’s Certification Label. See “Loading
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on regular road surfaces, and within legal driving limits, as
described in Section
4, Your Driving and the Road.
use the proper fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting The Proper Maintenance Schedule
Your driving conditions and how you use your vehicle will help you
determine which schedule to use. The schedules are found later in this
section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
0 Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
0 Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and the outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in stop-and-go traffic,
0 You operate in dusty areas.
door-to-door
delivery, or other commercial uses).
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. The
chart for Schedule
I has plus signs (+).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I1
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the above conditions are true. The
chart for Schedule
I1 has dots (0).
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* An Emission Control Service
** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limi\
t recall liability prior
to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all re\
commended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
Ti
001
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THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER
60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
T1002
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Item Miles (000) 7.5 15 22.5 30
No. Kilometers (000) 12.5 25 37.5 50
Service
Oil Filter Change*- 12 Months, or
1 12 Months, or I 1 1 I
2 Chassis Lubrication-Every
3 Cooling System Service*
-Every
24 Months or
4 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I I I I 0
5 Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD Only) 0
6 Transmission Service **
7 Fuel Filter Replacement*$ 0
8 Spark Plug Replacement* 0
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*
10 Engine Timing Check*$
11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
12 Engine Accessory Drive Belt
13 Tire and Wheel Rotation
0 0
14 Drive Axle Service 0.00
15 Brake Systems Inspection** Inspection*$
Inspection”
* An Emission Control Service
** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limi\
t 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.
THE SERVICES SHOWN
ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER
60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
TI 003
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in this section. 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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE“ - ALWAYS USE
API SERVICE
SH OR SG ENERGY CONSERVING I1 OILS OF THE
PROPER VISCOSITY. The
“SH7 or “SG7 designation may be shown
alone or in combination with others, such as “SWCD”, or
“SH, SG,
CD,” or “SG/CD”, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity oil for your
vehicle’s engine see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
CHASSIS LUBRICATION - Lubricate the front suspension,
steering linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake cab\
le guides,
and brake pedal springs at the intervals specified on the proper
maintenance schedule, or at every engine oil change, whichever \
comes
first.
Ball joints and king pin bushings should not be lubricated unless their
temperature is
10°F (-1 2°C) or higher. When the weather is cold, let
them warm up before lubricating them or they could be damaged.\

Also, be sure to check all the vehicle fluid levels at this \
time.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE* - Drain, flush and refill the
system
with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to “GM
Specification 6038-M”. See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for the
proper coolant and mixture to use
in your vehicle.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them
if they are cracked, swollen, or
deteriorated. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the radiator neck.
To ensure proper operation,
pressure test the radiator and cap.
AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT* - Replace at
specified intervals. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving conditions.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK
(2-WHEEL DRIVE ONLY)
- Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings at each brake relining,
or at the specified interval, whichever
comes first.
* An Emission Control Service
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. TRANSMISSION SERVICE: - Change the transmission fluid and
filter every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven
under
one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic.
Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 “F (32” C) or
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
higher.
Frequent trailer pulling.
0 Uses
such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service.
If the vehicle
is not used mainly under any of these conditions, change
the fluid and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km). See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” in the Index for more information.
7. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT*$ - Replace the fuel filter at the
specified interval or sooner if clogged.
8. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT* - Replace spark plugs with the
type listed in Section
6. See “Specification Charts” in the Index.
9. SPARK PLUG WIRE INSPECTION* - Clean wires and inspect
for bums, cracks or other damage. Check the wire boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as needed.
Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside
of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
10. ENGINE TIMING CHECK AND DISTRIBUTOR CHECK*$ -
11. FUEL TANK, CAP AND LINES INSPECTION*$ - Inspect the
fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Remove fuel cap, inspect
gasket for an even filler neck imprint, and any damage. Replace parts
as needed.
12. ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT INSPECTION* - Inspect
belt.
Look for cracks, fraying, wear, and proper tension. Adjust or
replace as needed.
* An Emission Control Service
$ The California Air Resources Board 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 re\
commended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 13. TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION AND INSPECTION - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate tires at the first
6,000 miles
(10
000 kilometers) for Schedule I or 7,500 miles (12 500 kilometers)
for Schedule I1 and
then every 15,000 miles (25 000 kilometers)
thereafter. Follow the instructions and patterns shown in Sectio\
n
6.
Check tires for uneven wear or damage. If irregular or premature wear
is apparent, check wheel alignment. Also, check for damaged wheels.
See “Tires” in the Index for more information.
14.
DRIVE AXLE SERVICE - Check readfront axle fluid level and add
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Locking Differential - Drain fluid at first oil change and refill.
Check fluid level and add as needed at subsequent oil changes. In
dusty areas or trailer towing applications, drain fluid at every
15,000 miles (24 135 kilometers) and refill.?
Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add as needed at
every oil change. In dusty areas or trailer towing applications\
,
drain fluid every
15,000 miles (24 135 kilometers) and refill.?
15. BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION - When the engine oil is changed,
inspect the lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Check the parking brake adjustment, and the fluid\
level in the master cylinder. A low fluid level can indicate
worn disc brake pads
which may need to be serviced.?
When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wh\
eel
cylinders, parking brake, etc. at the same time.
Inspect brakes more often if driving habits or conditions resul\
t in
frequent braking.
-f A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected a\
nd
repaired at once.
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Listed below are owner checks and services which would be made at the
time period specified
to help ensure proper safety, emission performance,
and dependability
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 t\
he proper ones,
as shown in this section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Pressure Check - Check the tires for proper inflation. If
they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the Certification label.
See “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in
the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recommended in this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake, and the regular br\
ake. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake”
in the Index. Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in “P”
(Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
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