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Service and Appearance Care
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All Engines
What about gasoline with blending
materials that contain oxygen
(oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.”
Fuel that is no more than
15% MTBE is
fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol.
Properly-blended fuel that is no more
than
10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than 5% methanol
is bad for your vehicle. Don’t use it.
It can corrode metal parts in your fuel
system and also damage plastic and
rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty. And
even at
5% or less, there must be
“cosolvents” and corrosion prevent-
ers in this fuel to help avoid these
problems.
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with deposit control
additives will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engine and fuel system.
That helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission control system working
properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and
you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with
oxygenates. General Motors recommends
that you use gasolines with these blending
materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air,
especially in those parts of the country
that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are
now producing reformulated gasolines.
These gasolines are specially designed to
reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated
zasoline. By doing
so, you can help clean
:he air, especially in those parts of the
:ountry that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station
lperators if their gasolines contain deposit
:ontrol additives and oxygenates, and
if
:hey have been reformulated to reduce
iehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country
outside the
U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel
may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded
gasoline. If
you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well
or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs
can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine oil can
deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen
sensor will be damaged. All
of that means
costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact a major oil company that
does business in the country where you’ll
be driving.
You can also write
us at the following
address for advice. Just tell
us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN).
Seneral Motors Overseas Distribution
Vorth American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Dshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Zanada Corporation
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NO. SERVICE
6 Transmission Service - For
manual transmissions, fluid
doesn’t require changing. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.”
For automatic transmissions, change both
the 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
higher.
In hilly or mountainous
terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police car or delivery service.
If
you do not use your vehicle
under any
of these conditions,
change both
the fluid and
filter every
100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
ITEM
NO.
7
8
9
10
SERVICE
Spark Plug Replacement* -
Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement
Parts” in the Index.
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.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
- 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.
Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines
Inspection”?
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for
damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace
parts as needed. Periodic
replacement of the fuel filter is
not required.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Rear Axle Fluid Change - If your
vehicle is used to pull
a trailer,
have the rear axle gear lubricant
changed every
7,500 miles
(12
500 km).
If your vehicle is not used
to pull
a trailer, but has a limited-slip
differential, have the rear axle
gear lubricant changed once after
the first
7,500 miles (12 500 km).
* An Emission Control Service.
t The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pegorm 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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Floor
Shift Linkage
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
Chassis Lubrication Engine oil.
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Rear Axle
(Standard Differential)
I
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
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Rear Axle (Limited- I Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant, and Limited-
Slip Differential) Slip Differential.Lubricant
Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358 or equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle”
in the Index. I
Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
Windshield Washer GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515 or equivalent).
Solvent
I
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
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a.
Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear Folding
Seat, Fuel Door Hinge,
Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
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Weatherstrips I Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recomme’nded replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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