
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine l Service  and  Appearance  Care 
Capacities  (Approximate) 
The following  approximate  capacities  are given  in U.S. and  metric  conversions. 
Air  Conditioningt 
...... See  the refrigerant  information  label  under  the  hood. 
Automatic  Transmission 
Drain  and  Refill 
....................................... 10.0  pt.  (4.7  L)* 
Overhaul 
............................................ 21.6  pt.  (10.2 L)* 
VIN  Engine  Code J ................................... 14.7 qt. (1 3.9  L) 
VIN  Engine  Code 
P ................................... 17.8  qt. (16.9 L) 
VIN  Engine  Code J 
Cooling System 
Crankcase  Without  Filter Change 
................................. 7.6 qt.  (7.2  L)* 
With  Filter  Change 
.................................... 8.6 qt.  (8.1 L)* 
Without Filter Change ................................. 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)* 
With  Filter  Change .................................... 4.5 qt. (4.3 L)* 
Fuel Tank ............................................ 20.0 gal.  (75.7  L) 
Manual  Transmission  (Overhaul) 
............................ 4.4  pt.  (2.1 L)* 
Rear Axle 
Lubricant 
............................................ 1.5 qt.  (1.42 L)* 
Limited-Slip  Additive 
................................. 4.0 oz. (1 18  ml) 
VIN  Engine 
Code 
P 
tNot all air conditioning  refrigerants  are the  same.  If the  air  conditioning  system  in 
your  vehicle  needs  refrigerant,  be  sure  the  proper refrigerant  is used.  If  you’re  not 
sure,  ask  your  Chevrolet  dealer. 
*Recheck  fluid  level  after  filling. See Part 
6 or the  Index. 
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Section A: Scheduled  Maintenance  Services (Cont.) 
Schedule I 
Follow  Schedule I if your  vehicle  is 
MAINLY driven  under  one  or  more of 
the  following  conditions: 
0 When  most  trips  are less than 4 miles 
(6 km). 
When  most  trips  are less  than 10 miles 
(16 km) and  outside  temperatures 
remain  below  freezing. 
0 When  most  trips  include  extended  idling  and/or  frequent  low-speed 
operation,  as in  stop-and-go  traffic. 
0 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 U.S. 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  usefil 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.” 
WHAT  TO  SERVICE 
See “Explanation of Scheduled 
Schedules 
I and II. 
ITEM NO. Maintenance Services” following 
WHEN TO PERFORM 
Miles  (kilometers)  or Months 
(whichever  occurs first). 
I I 
1 I Engine  Oil  and Filter  Change* 1 Every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months. 
2 I Chassis  Lubrication I Every  other  oil  change. 
3 
Cooling  System  Service” 4 
Engine  Adkessory  Drive  Belt  Inspection 
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months. 
5 I Transmission Service I 
See  “Explanation of Scheduled  Maintenance 
Services”  following  Schedules 
I and 11. 
6 
7 
Every  100,000  miles  (166 000 km). 
Spark Plug Replacement* 
Every 
30,000 miles (50 000 km). 
Spark  flug Wire  Inspection*? 
8 I Air Cleaner  Filter  Replacement* I 
See “Explanation of Scheduled  Maintenance 
Services”  following  Schedules 
I and 11. 
9 I Fuel  Tank,  Cap and  Lines  Inspection*t  Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). 
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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. 
* 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.” 
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ITEM NO. 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
- 
- 
7 
8 
- 
9 - 
WHAT  TO  SERVICE 
See  “Explanation of Scheduled 
Maintenance  Services” following 
Schedules 
I and II. 
WHEN  TO  PERFORM 
Miles  (kilometers)  or  Months 
(whichever  occursfirst). 
Engine  Oil  Change*  Every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months. 
Oil Filter  Change*  At fist and every  other oil change. 
Chassis  Lubrication  Every 
7,500 miles  (12 500 krn)  or  12  months. 
Engine  Accessory  Drive  Belt  Inspection 
Cooling  Svstem  Service*  Every 
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months. 
Transmission  Service 
I 
See  “Explanation of Scheduled  Maintenance 
Services”  following  Schedules 
I and 11. 
Spark  Plug  Replacement*  Every  100,000  miles (166 000 km). 
Spark  Plug  Wire 
Inspection*t  Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). 
Air  Cleaner  Filter  Replacement* I 
See 
“Explanation  of Scheduled  Maintenance 
Services”  following  Schedules 
I and 11. 
Fuel  Tank,  Cap and  Lines  Inspection*t I Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
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. 
5 Transmission  Service - For 
manual  transmissions,  fluid 
doesn’t  require  changing.  See 
“Periodic  Maintenance 
Inspection.” 
For  automatic  transmissions, 
change  both  the  fluid  and  filter 
every 
15,000 miles (25 000 km) 
ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
if  the  vehicle  is  mainly  driven 
under  one or  more  of these 
conditions: 
In  heavy  city  traffic  where  the 
outside  temperature  regularly 
reaches 
90 OF (32 O C)  or 
higher. 
In hilly  or mountainous 
terrain. 
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 
(1 66 000 km). 
Replace  spark plugs  with  the 
proper  type.  See “Replacement 
Parts”  in the  Index. 
6 Spark  Plug  Replacement* - 
7 Spark  Plug  Wire  Inspection*? - 
Inspect for burns, cracks or  other 
damage.  Check  the  boot  fit at the 
coils and at  the  spark  plugs. 
Replace  wires  as  needed. 
ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
8 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 inter- 
vals  for your  driving conditions. 
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 replace- 
ment  of the  fuel filter  is not 
required. 
9 Fuel  Tank.  Cap  and Lines 
* An Emission Control Service. 
t The U.S. 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.” 
I -I 
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Section D: Recommended  Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.) 
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT 
Hood  Latch  Assembly 
a.  Pivots  and Spring 
b. Chassis lubricant (GM  Part  No. 1052497 or equivalent) 
or lubricant  meeting  requirements of b. Release  Pawl  a. 
Engine  oil. 
Anchor 
NLGI Grade  2, Category  LB 
or GC-LB. 
Hood  and  Door 
Hinges,  Fuel  Door 
Hinge,  Rear 
Compartment  Lid 
Hinges,  Concealed 
Headlight  Hinges, 
Hatch  Hinges,  Folding 
Front Seats 
Weatherstrips  Engine oil 
or Lubriplate  Lubricant  (GM  Part  No.  1050109). 
Dielectric  Silicone Grease (GM  Part  No.  12345579  or  equivalent). 
See “Replacement Parts”  in  the  Index for recommended  replacement  filters, valves  and  spark  plugs. 
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