1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER brake fluid

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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.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
90,000 Miles (150 000 kt)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 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 at
every oil change (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.**
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0 Check readfront axle fluid level ana aaa
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.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in
the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check vent
hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may
be required
on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, 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
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@
DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze. conforming
to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant’‘
in the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and
refi 11.
Delco Supreme I 1 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017
- 1 qt., or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-59
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3-17
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-46
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment
.......................... .' . 1-23
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-21
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... I . 19. 2-66
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-21
What You See After
it Inflates ................... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-21
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-2
Refrigerants
................................. 6-64
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2.21. 6.20
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.68. 4.6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-48
Materials
.................................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage
........................ 2.53. 2.54 Ashtrays
...................................... 2-58
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................
Check ...................................... 7-48
Fluid
....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Shifting ..................................... 2-16
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-13
Front
....................................... 6-21
Rear
....................................... 6-19
Backglass Wipers, Blade Replacement
............. 6-40
Battery
....................................... 6-32
ChargeLight
................................ 2-66
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement, Keyless Entry
..................... 2-6
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
BrakeFluid
.................................... 6-28
Brake, Parking
................................. 2-26
Brake System Warning Light
............. ... 2-67
Axle
9-1

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Park c
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2- 16
Shifting Into ................................. 2-27
Shifting Out of
................................ 2-30
AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
.................................. 2-26, 7-50
Lots
....................................... 2-10
On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-54
over Things That Burn .................. : ....... 2-3 1
Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission ............... 2-3 1
Passing ....................................... 4-11
Payload
........................................ 4-46
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-5 1
Power
Acces'sory Outlet
............................. 2-59
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
......................... '2-47
Steering
................................... .. 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-33
Powerseat
...................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
..................... 8-9
Parking
Radiator, Adding Coolant
..................... : . 5-17
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-25
Radio Reception ................................ 3- 16
Radios
........................................ 3-5
Rain, Driving
................................... 4-31
.
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security Locks
............................. 2-4
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
........................ 1-29
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-26
Seats.
........................................ 1-6
Towing
...................................... 5-10
Window Defogger
............................. 3-4
Window Washermiper
........................ 2-39
Rearview Mirror
................................. 2-47
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.......... 6-64, 7-53
Recovery Hooks
................................ 5-34
Recovery Tank, Coolant
..................... 5- 13. 6-24
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 4-43
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-62
Parts
....................................... 6-63
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraint Checking
.................................. '. . 1-45 .
Child ....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash .................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-48
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2-17
Manual' Transmission
.......................... 2-20
'Right Front Passenger Position
..................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Canadian
.................................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-34
Rotation, Tires
....................... ......... 6-42
Reverse
9-7

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Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-36
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-18
Temperature and Compass Display
................. 2-5 1
Theft ......................................... 2-10
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3- 14
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2- 19
Tilt Steering Wheel
.................. ....... 2-35
Time. Setting
................................... 3-5
Tire Chains
......................... ....... 6-48
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-46
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-21
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear
................................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-63
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-46
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-53
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-56
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-54
Safety Chains
................................ 4-50
Driving
with a Trailer ..................... : .... 4-5 1
Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-50
Turnsignals
................................. 4-53
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-43
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-51
Hitches
..................................... 4-50
Towing
..................................... 4-46
Weight
..................................... 4-48
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-56
Transfercase
.................................. 6-20
Electronic
................................... 2-24
Manual
............................... 2-22
Automatic
................................... 6-14
Manual
..................................... 6-17
Transmitters. Keyless Entry
........................ 2-5
Tongueweight
............................... 4-49
Transmission Fluid
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip, Before Leaving
............................ 4-36
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-64
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-36
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-53
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-55
Vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-38
Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement
................ 6-37
Used Replacement Wheels
........................ 6-47
Vehicle Control
................................. 4-5
Vehicle Damage Warnings
.......................... iv
9-9