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When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. However,
the fluid in your manual transmission doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this
done at your
GM dealership Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if
you check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on
a level place and the transmission is cool enough for
you to rest your fingers
on the transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
h
1. Remove the filler
Plug-
2. Check that the
lubricant level is
up to the bottom
of the filler plug
hole.
3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure it is fully seated. If
the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps.
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WIPER
BRAKE
4WD CRANK
FOG
AIR BAG
TRANS
PRNDL
CIRCUITS PROTECTED
Windshield Washer, Windshield Wiper Motor
DRAC, Anti-Lock Braking System, Cruise Control
Electric Shift Transfer Case
Crank Signal
Fog Lamp Relay, Fog Lamps
Air Bag Module
4L60E Automatic Transmission
PRNDL Power
Service Replacement Part and Filter
Recommendations
Engine (VIN)
Oil Filter
Air Cleaner
Filter
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs*
Fuel Filter
Radiator Cap
2.2L (4)
PF47 A1163C
cv9ooc
2457 49 12
GF48
1
RC27
4.3L (Z)
PF52
A773C
CV789C .CR43TSM
GF48
1
RC27
4.3L (W)
PF52
A1163C
cv774c .CR43TSM
GF48
1
RC27
*Use copper-cored resistor type spark
plugs.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Timing Check
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Spark Plug Replacement (2.2L Code 4 engine Only)
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Schedule /I Definition
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Schedule I1 Intervals I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months)
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months)
Drive Axle Service
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months)
Spark Plug Replacement (Except 2.2L Code
4 engine)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2-Wheel Drive
Only)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Maintenance Schedule I
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission
Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY
-.
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99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs,
and clutch pedal springs (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Service.
driven under one or more of these conditions:
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do nor require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY.
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid
and
filter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage and transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines,
universal joints, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal springs
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check
readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
rotation pattern and additional information.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Kaintenance Schedule II I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs (2.2L Code 4 engine only). An Emission Control
Service.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Ifyo~l do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the-fluid
and-filter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
;
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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 pe~orm these
underhood checks
at each.fueE.fil1.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
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2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and 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 PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works
in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put
the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N),
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. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever
is in REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with
a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the button. The
key should turn to LOCK only with the key button
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come
out only in LOCK.
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