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Section
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle . This part
begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows ho\
w to check important fluid and lubricant levels
. There is also technical information
about your vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Service ................................................... 6-2
Fuel
..................................................... 6-3
Engineoil
.............................................. 6-9
Aircleaner
............................................ 6-14
Automatic Transmission Fluid
............................. 6-15
Manual Transmission Fluid
............................... 6-18
Hydraulic Clutch
........................................ 6-20
RearAxle
............................................. 6-20
Transfer Case
.......................................... 6-21
FrontAxle
............................................. 6-22
Power Steering Fluid
.................................... 6-26
Windshield Washer Fluid
................................. 6-28
Checking Things Under the Hood
.............................. 6-6
Engine Coolant
......................................... 6-23
Brake Master Cylinder
................................... 6-29
Replacing Brake System Parts
................................ 6-32
Bulb Replacement
......................................... 6-33
Battery
.................................................. 6-32
Vehiclestorage
........................................... 6-32
Other Maintenance Items
.................................... 6-39
Loading Your Vehicle
...................................... 6-45
Tires
.................................................... 6-51
Appearancecare
.......................................... 6-59
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.......................... 6-68
Service Parts Identification Label
............................. 6-70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.................................. 6-70
Capacities and Specifications Charts
........................... 6-73
6-1
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the
radiator
until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
NOTICE:
Always turn the engine off before checking or adding power
steering fluid. The power steering cap is close
to the fan and
other moving parts.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A Then remove the again and look at
fluid level on the
dipstick. cap
the
0 When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the “HOT”
mark.
When the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the
“FULL COLD” mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper\
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
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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Lever
See Page 6-6.
Remote Oil Filfer
See Page
6-1 3.
Windshield -
Washer Fluid
See Page 6-28.
Power Steering '
Reservoir
See Page 6-26.
,Battery
The Delco
Freedom battery
needs no water.
See Page 6-32. I 4
,Cooling Sysfem
Check and add
coolant
only at
the coolant
recovery tank.
See Page 6-23.
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Engine Oil
\see Page 6-9m Transmission
Fluid
Automatic:
See Page 6-15.
Manual:
See Page 6-18.
/ Clutch Fluid
Reservoir
See Page 6-20.
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,Fuel
Capacity 20 U.S.
Gal.
(7.6L). Use
unleaded gas
only,
87 octane
or higher.
See Page 6-3.
Brake Fluid.
Reservoir
See Page 6-29.
Cold TiFe
Pressure
See Tire-Loading
sticker
on the
inside
of the
rear edge
of
the driver's door lock pillar.
See Page 6-45.
Spare Tire /
Pressure
See Page 6-45.
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Odometer ................................... ............. 2.56. 2.57
Off-Road Driving (See “Driving”)
Off-RoadRecovery
.............................................. 4-10
Oil
............................................................ 6-9
Additives
.................................................... 6-13
DisposalofUsed
.............................................. 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................................ 2-62
ToCheck
..................................................... 6-9
WhatKindtoUse
............................................. 6-10
WhentoAdd
.................................................. 6-9
Whentochange
.............................................. 6-13
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-10
Parking On Hills
.................................................... 4-43
Over Things That
Burn ......................................... 2-24
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-24
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.............................. 2-24
ParkingBrake
.............................................. 2.21, 2.28
Passing Other Vehicles
............................................ 4-11
Payload Capacity
................................................ 6-47
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................... 7-12
Power DoorLocks
................................................... 2-7
Steering
...................................................... 4-8
SteeringFluid
................................................ 6-26
Winches
..................................................... 4-45
Product Service Publications
........................................ 8-7
R
Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-25
Radio (see “Audio Systems”)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
................................ 7-13
RecoveryHooks
................................................. 5-35
Replacement Parts
............................................... 6-73
Reporting Safety Defects
........................................... 8-4
Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ............................................ 5-35
Safety Belts
Cleaning
.................................................... 6-63
Checking Restraint System
...................................... 1-33
ChildRestraints
............................................... 1-25
Children
.................................................... 1-23
Small Children and Babies
...................................... 1-23
Extender
.................................................... 1-33
Lap
........................................................ 1-20
Lapshoulder
................................................. 1-13
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