1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER maintenance schedule

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Check your tires once a month or more.
Don't forget your compact spare tire. It
should be at
60 psi (420 1tPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at
the tires
will not tell you the pressure,
especially if you have radial tires
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which may look properly inflated even if
they're underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.

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Tire lnspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the
mileages recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See
Scheduled
Maintenance Services
in the Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See
Wheel Nut
Torque in the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This part covers the maintenance
required for your Chevrolet
. Your
vehicle needs these services to
retain its safety. dependability and
emission control performance
.
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties
.
See your Chevrolet dealer for details .
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Section Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ........................................................................\
... 204
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................................................................. 204
How This Part is Organized ........................................................................\
.... 204
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
................................................................. 205
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services
Selecting the Right Schedule ........................................................................\
... 205
Schedule
I ........................................................................\
................................. 206
Schedule
I1 ........................................................................\
............................... 208
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ........................................... 210
At Each Fuel Fill
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...................... 212
At Least Once a Month
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........... 213
At Least Twice a Year
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............... 213
At Least Once a Year
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............... 214
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections .............................................................. 216
D . Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ........................................................... 217
E . Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
............. 219
B . Owner Checks & Services
203 1 I.

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A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you
keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t know exactly
how you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a few times a week.
Or you may drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather. You
may use your vehicle in malting
deliveries. Or you may drive it to work,
to do errands
or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people
use their GM vehicles, maintenance
needs vary. You may even need more
frequent checks and replacements than
you will find in the schedules in this
part.
So please read this part and note
how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your Chevrolet
dealer, the place many
GM owners
choose to have their maintenance work
done. Your dealer can be relied upon to
use proper parts and practices.
204
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep your vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance procedures are important.
Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal of important components can
significantly affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper fluid levels or
even the wrong tire inflation can
increase the level
of emissions from
your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your
vehicle in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Part is Organized
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. 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.
“Section
C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” explains important

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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.
Section A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance
Schedule
This section tells you the maintenance
services you should have done and
when you should schedule them. Your
Chevrolet 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 lmow 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 driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel.
See
Fuel in the Index.
Selecting the Right 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
Most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 la).
(16 km) when 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).
areas.
You operate your vehicle in dusty
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
(6
km).
miles
(16 ltm) 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 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.
t = The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or 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
recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section
E:
Maintenance Record. ”
ITEM
Services following Schedules I and 11. Nom
TO BE SERVICED
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
I 2 I Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change. I
I 4 I Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) or 24 Months. I

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Schedule /I
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in Schedule
I apply.
* = An Emission Control Service.
t = The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or 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
recommended maintenance services be
performed
at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded in "Section
E:
Maintenance Record."
TEM TO BE SERVICED
No' See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
following Schedules I and 11.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(zuhichever occurs first).
2 I Chassis Lubrication I Everv 7.500 Miles (12 500 lun) or 12 Months.
12 I Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines 1nspection"t I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).

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Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the
services listed in Schedule
I and
Schedule 11.
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 SERVICE
NO.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The
“SH” or “SG” designation may
be shown alone or in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-
30 or SAE 10W-30), see
Engine Oil
in the Index.
the suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage.
Inspection - For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this
manual. See
Tires, Inspection G
Rotation in the Index. Check the
tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment. Check for
damaged wheels also.
2. Chassis Lubrication - Lubricate
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s)
Inspection
* - Inspect the belt (s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as needed. (Belts
can have many small cracks in
individual ribs without affecting
performance.)
5. Cooling System Service* - Drain,
flush and refill the system with new
or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification
1825M. Keep coolant at the proper
mixture as specified. See
Coolant in
the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection, corrosion
inhibitor level and maintains proper
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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Section B: Owner Checks and Services
hted below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
lependability and emission control performance of your vehicle.
3e sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure
hey are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
Each he/ (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
I
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index for
further details.
I
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See Coolant in the
Engine Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
Fluid Level necessary. See
Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details. 1