1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO maintenance schedule

I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
I
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first)
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.

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under uny oj
these conditions, change the fluid and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km).
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Incption and Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer
to the appropriate GM service manual for
oroDer calioer service Drocedures.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-39

Part E: Maintenance Record
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 aervices”
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.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
7-49

Instrumentpanel ............................... 2-50
Brightness Control
.................... i ....... 2-35
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Cluster
..................................... 2-52
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-61
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-37 Charging System
........................... 2-55
Check Gages
................................ 2-63
Check Oil
................................... 2-61
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-62
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 12. 2-54
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-58
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-26 .
J
Locks
ack. Tire .................................... 5-24
Cylinders ................................... 7-42
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Door ........................................ 2-5
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-42
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-7
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-42
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-6
Sliding Door Child Security
..................... 2-10
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-44
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-47
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-42
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-47
Certificationflire
............................. 4-26 Lumbar Controls ................................ 1-2
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-59
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-26
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-59
Lamps ........................................ 2-35
Dome
...................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Latches. Seatback ................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-24
Lighter
....................................... 2-48
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-25. 2-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-57. 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-57 Maintenance.
Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-69
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-5
Long TripMighway Intervals
..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-45
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-47
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-2
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-X
9-5

Rear Air Conditioning System
.................... 3-4
Axle
....................................... 6-25
Heating System
............................... 3-4
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-3 I
Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-36
SeatAudio
.................................. 3-22
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-31
Storage
..................................... 2-40
Towing
................................ 5.11. 5.12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-7
Windshield Washer
........................... 2-3 I
Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-38
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5- 15
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-68
Regulator.
Fuel ................................. 2- 16
Removable Rear Seats ............................ 1-8
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-66
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel
...................................... 6-47
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-52
Child ....................................... 1-41
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-52
Systemcheck
................................ 7-42
Reverse
....................................... 2-19
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-3 I
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-4 Roadside Assistance. Canadian
......... ....... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Rotation. Tires
...................... ...... 6-44
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-51
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
....................... 1-36
Safety Belts
................................... 1 . 11
Adults ...................................... 1-16
Care
....................................... 6-53
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-34
Children
.................................... 1-38
Driver Position
............................... 1-16
Extender
.................................... 1-51
How
to Wear Properly ......................... 1-16
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.19. 1-50, 1-51
LapBelt
.................................... 1-34
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 16, 1-3 1
Questions and Answers ........................ 1 . 15
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-31
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-31
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 12. 2-54
Replacing Atter
a Crash ........................ 1-52
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-31
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 . 18
Smaller Children and Babies. Cargo Vans .......... 1-40
Smaller Children and Babies. Except Cargo Vans
.... 1-38
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-30
WhyThey Work
.............................. 1-12
Safety Defects. Reporting ......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Larger Children
.............................. 1-49
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-32
...
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