1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Owners Manual

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed 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.
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything that might keep a restraint system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering, Suspension and
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
and
Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust 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 connections, or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up
in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for
surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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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
FLUIDfiUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
USAGE FLUIDfiUBRICANT
Coolant GM Part No. 3634621 or
Supplement equivalent with a complete flush
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid
System (GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Parking Brake Chassis lubricant (GM Part
Guides
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
and refill.
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering
System Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Cylinders Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120) or synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
~~~_____
GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood and Door Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
Hinges, Fuel (GM Part
No. 1050109).
Door Hinge
Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Conditioning Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any
additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added
on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place
to store them.
I I
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
BY READING
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ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you
need assistance. This section also tells
you how to obtain
service publications and how to report any safety
defects.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your
dealer and Chevrolet. Normally, any concern with the
sales transaction
or the operation of your vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions
of all
concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your
concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction,
the
following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of
dealership management. Normally, concerns can be
quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already
been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or the General
Manager.
STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of
dealership management, it appears your concern cannot
be resolved by the dealer without further help, contact
the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada
Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call
1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993
(Spanish). In the
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact
GM North American Export Sales in Canada by calling
1-905-644-4112.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
0 Your name, address, home and business telephone
numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left
of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
0 Dealership name and location
0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Refer
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses
of Canadian and GM
Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved
in the dealership, using
the dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a concern.
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired (TDD)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
Chevrolet has installed special
TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at
its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing:
1 -800-TDD-CHEV. (TDD
users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
0 Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed
previously
in order to give your inquiry prompt
attention. However,
if you wish to write Chevrolet,
write to:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047
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