1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER mileage

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed.
If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old
odometer, then it must be. But if it can't, then it's set at
zero and
a label must be put on the driver's door to
show the old mileage reading when the new odometer
was installed.
Trip Odometer (Option)
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APPLY BRAKE TO
SHIFT FROM PARK
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The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since
you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To set the trip odometer to zero, press the knob to the
right
of it.
Tachometer (Option)
The tachometer displays the
engine speed in revolutions
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Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your
Chevrolet. This section begins with service and fuel
information, and then it shows how
to check important
fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical
information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its
appearance care.
Service
Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer
for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope
you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine GM parts have one
of these marks:
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll
want .to get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. It tells
you much more about how
to service your Chevrolet than
this manual can.
To order the proper service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications”
in the Index.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
do your
own service work, see “Servicing Your Air-Bag
Equipped Chevrolet”
in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date
of any service work you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior
to the
completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 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.
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change
engine oil and filter (or every,
3 months, whichever-occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and
the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
15,000 Miles (25 000 km) '
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or
every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
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.
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage
(or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occws first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and the transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
I7 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system
(2.2L Code 4 engine only).
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 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 SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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