1994 CHEVROLET S10 Owners Manual

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and 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 pe\
rformance,
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 feast Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication - Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
this section. Lubricate
every
3,000 miles (5 000 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule I, or
every
7,500 &les (12 500 kilometers) if following Maintenance Schedule II.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinder Lubrication - Lubricate key lock cylinders with one
of the lubricants recammended in
this section.
Transmission Neutral or Clutch Start Switch Operation -
1.
2.
3.
4.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
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.
Be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
On automatic transmission vehicles,
try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
T“ (Park) or “N’ (Neutral).
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in “N’ (Neutral),
push the clutch down halfway, and
try to start the engine. The starter
should work only when the clutch is pushed down
all the way to the floor.
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LOCK in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
0 With manual shift, the key should turn to LOCK only wnen you’re in
On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key to
LOCK without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to
LOCK only with the key lever
depressed.
On
all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
when the gear shift is in “P’ (Park).
“R’ (Reverse).
Parking ‘Brake and Transmission “P’ (Park) Mechanism Operation -
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
0
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission
in “N” (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the
“P’ (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the regular
brake and shift to
“P’ (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then
slowly release the regular brake.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation - Inspect belt system,
including: webbjng, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loops and
anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or
otherwise damaged.
Body Lubrication Service - Lubricate all body door hinges including the
tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points. Lubricate the body hood, fuel door
and rear compartment hinges, latches and locks including interio\
r glove box
and console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the \
hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot.
More frequent lubrication may be required
when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Listed below are inspections and services which should be perfo\
rmed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection? - Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Lu‘ ~ kate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System - Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil,
except the
TBI throttle shaft. Do not lubricate the cam pulley. Remove all
external deposits from pulley.
Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control
cables. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive \
wear.
Exhaust System Inspection - Inspect the complete system. Inspect the
body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing
or
out-of-position parts, as well as open seams, holes, loose conn\
ections or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the
floor pan or could
let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartments. See “Engine
Exhaust” in the Index.
Drive Axle Service - Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (four-wheel drive) Inspection? - Every 12 months or at
oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant
when necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case
for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road use.
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?A fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.

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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained
from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Brake Systems
Power Steering System
Manual Steering Gear Automatic Transmission
Manual
Iransrmssu
a. 5-Speed (2.2L Engine)
b. 5-Speed (4.3L Engine)
FLUIDLUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1
oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or
“SG’designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SH/CD”,
or “SH, SG, CD,” or “SGKD”, etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity oil for your
vehicle’s engine (e.g. SAE 5W-30). See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze conforming to
GM-6038-M (4.3L) or GM-6043-M (2.2L)
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No.
12345347 or equivalent).
Delco Supreme
11 brake fluid (GM Part No.
1052535 or DOT-3).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No.
1050017) or equivalent conforming to GM
spec 9985010.
GM Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052182) or
equivalent. DEXRON@-III (perferred) or
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
a. DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid (GM Part No. 1051855).
b. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345349).
Differential: a. Standard
- Front and a. SAE-8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM
Rear Axle Part No. 1052271).
b. Locking b. SAE-SOW-90 gear lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271).
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission
Fluid (GM Part No.
1051855).
Transfer Case
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Column Shift, Transfer Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
Case Shift Lever, Propeller NLGI Grade 2, Catagory LB or GC-LB
Shaft
Slip Splines and (GM Part No. 1052497).
Universal Joints.
Clutch Linkage. Pushrod to Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
clutch fork joint. NLGI Grade 2, Catagory LB
or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497).
Hood Latch Assembly:
a, Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings a. Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497).
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLG Grade 2, Catagory GC
or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344).
Constant Velocity
Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor Shift
Linkage, Hood and Door
Hinges, Body Door Hinge
Pins, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent
Weatherstrip Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLG Grade 2, Catagory LB or
GC-LB (GM
Part No. 1052497).
Engine oil (GM Part No. 1050109).
GM Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120) or a synthetic light weight engine
oil
(SAE 5W-30).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of
NLG Grade
2, Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM
Part No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen
TM washer solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Silicone grease (GM Part No. 1052863) or
equivalent.
Tailgate Handle Pivot Multi-purpose lubricant meeting
Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, requirements of GM Part No. 9985164.
and Linkage
Gas Line
Weather Strips Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No. 10515 16).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM
Part
No. 1052277).

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After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed,
record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list ite\
m numbers) and who performed the services in the appropriate column. In addition,
retain copies
of your receipts. It is suggested that receipts be kept with your
Owner’s Manual.
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It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel fill.
@ Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level and add if necessary.
0 Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
See the Index under these items for information on how to check them.