1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER maintenance schedule

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0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).
An Emission Control Service. -f
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY^
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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.
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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 the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or
every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service,
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system (2.2L Code
4 engine only).
An Emission Control Service.
I I 1 i
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
c] Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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.
Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L
Replace spark plugs. An Emission
Code T engine). An Emission Control Service.
Control Service.

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0 Change automatic transaxle 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 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
lf you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do
not require changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn’t require change.
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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain
all
date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance recei\
pts. Your owner information portfolio
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient \
place to store them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Oil Pressure Warning .......................... 2-73
Passlock Warning
........................... 2-75
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.6. 2.65
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-31
Cylinders
................................... 7-39
Door
........................................ 2-3
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-40
Tr~nk
....................................... 2-7
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-70
Lowering the Convertible Top Manually
............. 2-57
Lowering Your Convertible Top
................... 2-49
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-43
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-39
Up-Shift
.................................... 2-75
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-39
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
parts ........... 6-60
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-45
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-42
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-43 Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-50
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-71
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1 . 1
Manual Lumbar Support .......................... 1-2
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-44
Manual Transaxle
............................... 2-12
Check
...................................... 7-39
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 2-12
Methanol
...................................... 6-2
Mirrors
....................................... 2-44
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-45
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-43
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-44
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-44
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-30
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-17
Neutral. Manual Transaxle
........................ 2-21
New Vehicle “Break-In”
.......................... 2-9
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-57
Parts
....................................... 6-60
Wheel
...................................... 6-41
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-46
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-4
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-46
Systemcheck
................................ 7-38
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 17
Reverse, Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-21
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-38
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-46
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care
....................................... 6-46
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-3 1
Children .................................... 1-33
Driver Position
............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender
.................................... 1-46
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-15, 1-44, 1-45 Lap Belt
.................................... 1-3 1
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 1 1. 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-43
Passenger Position
............................ 1-25
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-25
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.65
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 . 14
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-37
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-4
Reclining Front
............................... 1-2
Easy Entry
................................... 1-4
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Rear
........................................ 1-5
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-36
Seats
Manual Lumbar Support
........................ 1-2
9-9