1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO check engine

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Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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 making 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’ll find
in the schedules in this section.
So please read this
section and note how you drive. If you have any
questions
on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your Chevrolet dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine
GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part
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.
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:
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Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified
to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
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 the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each.fuelfil1.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information
label. See “Loading
Your Vehicle” in the Index. See
“Tires” in
the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.

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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle
is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.

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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 9 Index
ABS ......................................... 4-6
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
..................... 6- I9
Brake Fluid
................................. 6-26
Electrical Equipment
............... 2- 12 . 3- IS. 6-53
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-20
Engine Oil
.................................. 6- 12
Power Steering Fluid ......................... 6-23
Sound Equipment
............................ 3- 15
Windshield Washer Fluid ...................... 6-24
AirBag
....................................... 1-17
How Does It Restrain ......................... 1-2 1
How It Works ............................... 1 - 19
Location ................................... 1-19
Readiness Light ........................ I - 18. 2-44
Servlclng 1-22
What Makes
It Inflate ......................... 1-20
What Will You See After It Inflates .............. 1-21
When Should It Inflate ........................ 1-20
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-62
Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls ............ 3- 1
Alignment and Balance, Tires ..................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-49
Antenna
. Fixed Mast ............................ 3- 17
.. ...................................
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-19
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.46. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock
..................... 3-13
Appearancecare
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care and Materials
.................... 6-52
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-36
Ashtrays. Front
................................. 2-38
Ashtrays. Rear
................................. 2-39
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-24
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-14
Drive (D) Position
............................ 2-16
First Gear (1) Position
........................ 2-17
Neutral (N) Position
.......................... 2-15
Overdrive (@I) Position ........................ 2-16
Park Mechanism and Parking Brake Check
........ 7-38
Park
(P) Position ............................. 2-14
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-15
Second Gear (2) Position
...................... 2-17
Shifting
.................................... 2-14
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
........................ 6-16
Adding
.................................... 6-19
Checking
................................... 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.............. 2-47
Audio Systems. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-17
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Charge Light
................................ 2-43
.. .Jump Starting 5-2 . Replacement, Remote Lock Control ............... 2-6
Saver
...................................... 2-33
Warnings .................................... 5-2
Bleed Valves, Coolant
........................... 5-19
Fluid, Adding
............................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-25
System Parts, Replacing
....................... 6-27
System Warning Light
........................ 2-45
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-21
Transaxle Shift Interlock, Maintenance
........... 7-37
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies .......................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-10
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock)
.............. 2-21
Bulb Replacement
......................... 6-28, 6-60
Battery
....................................... 6-27
................................
................................. BBB Auto Line
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Blizzard
...................................... 4-24
Brake Adjustment
................................. 6-27
Parking
.................................... 2-18
Pedal Travel ................................ 6-27
Trailer
..................................... 4-31
Wear
...................................... 6-26
BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock), Maintenance
. . 7-37
Canada. Vehicles First Sold In u .. .......................
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-7
Capacities aqd Specifications ...................... 6-61
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2-22.4-25.. 4-31
Cassette Deck. Maintenance
...................... 7-36
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3-7. 3-10
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-16
CDPlayer ..................................... 3-12
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-33
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-23
Certification Label
.............................. 4-26
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-31
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-43
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-46
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid ..................... 6-16
Engine Coolant
.............................. 6-20
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-22
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-46
Things Under the
Hood ........................ 6-7
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position .......... 1-35
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position ......... 1-37
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-39
................................. Center Console 2-37
................................... Chains. Tire 6-43
Checking BrakeFluid
................................. 6-25
Engine Oil 6-11
..................................
ChildRestraints ........,...........,........... l-33

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Defects. Reporting ............................... 8-4
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-4
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
................. 3-3
Dolby B Noise Reduction
................... 3.11. 3.12
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-3
Door Storage Areas
............................. 2-37
Drive. Automatic Transaxle
....................... 2- 16
DriverPosition
................................. 1-11
Driving AtNight
................................... 4-13
City
....................................... 4- 17
Defensive
................................... 4- 1
Drunken .................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-18
InaBlizzard
................................ 4- 24
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-15
OnCurves ................................... 4-8
On Grades
with a Trailer ....................... 4-33
On
Hill and Mountain Roads ................... 4-20
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-23
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2- 12
Winter
..................................... 4-22
With a Trailer
............................... 4-32
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Center. Underhood. Driver Side
.......... 6-58
Electrical Center. Underhood. Passenger Side
......... 6-56
Electrical Equipment. Adding
........... 2.12.3.15. 6.53 Electronic Controls. Air Conditioning With
........... 3-1
Exhaust
.................................... 2-22
Identification
................................ 6-53
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running
It While You’re Parked ................ 2-23
Specifications
............................... 6-61
Starting
.................................... 2-11
3.1L L82 Code M
............................. 6-8
3.4L LQ1 Code
X ............................. 6-9
Engine Coolant
................................. 6-19
Adding
.................................... 6-20
Checking
................................... 6-20
Heater
................................ 2-13, 6-14
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-48
Temperature Light
........................... 2-47
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding
.................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-13
Checking
................................... 6-11
What Kind to Use
............................ 6-12
What to Do with Used Oil
..................... 6-14
Whentochange
............................. 6-14
Ethanol(InFue1)
................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-22
Expectant Mothers, Use
of Safety Belts ............. 1-23
Extender, Safety Belt
............................ 1-45
Engine
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-45
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-45