1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS transmission fluid

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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 cooling
system and pressure cap.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is over
8600 lbs. or 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.
If’you do not use your vehicle under an? of
these conditions, the.fluid und require changing.
I7 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve. An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Enzission Control Service. Applicable onlJ to
vehicles sold in the United States.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter
if the vehicle’s GVWR is over
8600 lbs. or 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.
If you do not use your vehicle under any qf these
conditions,
the.fluid and.filter do not require changing.
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100,000 Miles (I66 000 km) (Continued)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if
the vehicle’s GVWR is over
8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O 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.
If you do not LW your vehicle under any of
these coilditions, the fluid undjilter do not
require changing.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
7-42

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep
a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers,
and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate
a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel
filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks and
any moving seat hardware. Door hinges are lubricated
for the life
of your vehicle; no additional lubrication is
required. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed
to a
corrosive environment.
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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
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
Sealer
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
or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming
to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No.
1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
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).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. I234624 1
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Adjustable Mast Antenna ........................ 3-29
AirBag
....................................... 1-21
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-28
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-26
How it Works ................................ 1-24
Location
.................................... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.47
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Air Control. Climate Control System
................. 3-3
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-57
Antenna. Adjustable Mast
........................ 3-29
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-29
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-49. 4-6
Brakes
...................................... 4-5
Appearancecare
............................... 6-50
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-7 Appearance
Care Materials
....................... 6-59
Arbitration Program .............................. 8-7
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Transmission Transmission Check
........................... 7-44
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-16
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-17
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-46
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-20
Axle.Rear
.................................... 6-19
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-42
Shifting ..................................... 2-17
Battery
...................................... 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-6
Warnings
................................ 5-2.5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Before Leaving on
a Long Trip .................... 4-20
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
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................................
Fluid .......................................
Master Cylinder ..............................
Parking .....................................
PedalTravel .................................
Replacing System Parts ........................
System Warning Light .........................
Trailer ......................................
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ...............
Wear .......................................
Brakes, Anti-Lock ..............................
Braking .......................................
Braking in Emergencies ..........................
Break-In, New Vehicle ..........................
Brightness Control ..............................
BTSICheck ...................................
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................
Capacities and Specifications ......................
Carbon Monoxide .................... 2-25.4-25,
Cassette Deck Service
...........................
Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 1 1.
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...................
Center Passenger Position ........................
Center Rear Passenger Position ....................
Certification Label ..............................
Certificationnire Label ..........................
Chains. Safety .................................
6-29
6-27
6-27 2-20
6-29
6-30 2-48
4-33
7-45
6-28
. 4-6
. 4-5
. 4-8
2-13
2-36
7-45
6-3
1
. 8-6
6-65
4-34 7-44
3-13
3-28
2-56 1-33
1-33
4-26
4-26
4-33 Chains. Tire
................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-20
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39
Securing in the Center Front Seat Position ......... 1-41
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-41
Securing
in the Center Seat Position .............. 1-41
Securing
in the Passenger Seat Position ........... 1-42
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
Where to Put
........................... 1-37. 1-38
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-42
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-62
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-57
Fabric
...................................... 6-51
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside
of Your GM ............................ 6-51
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-53
Outside
of Your GM ........................... 6-55
Special Problems
............................. 6-52
Stains
...................................... 6-52
Tires
....................................... 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-53
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control. Standard
....................... 3-1
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Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-54
Cooling System
.............................. 6-66
Exhaust
..................................... 2-24
Identification
........................... 6-60. 6-65
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5- 10
Running While Parked ......................... 2-25
StartingYour
................................ 2-14
Engineoil
.................................... 6-11
Additives ................................... 6-13
Checking
................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-52
Used
....................................... 6-14
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-24
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-5 I
Fan Control, Climate Control System ................ 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter, Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage ................................. 6-57
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- I9
Flashers, Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-20
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-49
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Adding ..................................... 6-11
French Language Manual 11
Front Parkingflurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-34
Front Storage Area
.............................. 2-41
FrontTowing
................................... 5-8
Fuel .......................................... 6-2
Canada
...................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-53
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Tank Capacity
............................... 6-67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-62
Gages
.. ...........................
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-54
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-52
Fuel
....................................... 2-53
Speedometer
................................. 2-45
Voltmeter
................................... 2-55
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-17
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-26
Guide en Franpis
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-27
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-26
Halogen
Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps
.................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-31
HighLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-30
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-61
9-4