1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO air filter

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To check or replace the air filter, remove the four screws
and pull
off the cover. Pull
out the filter. Be sure to install the air filter and
install the cover tightly when you are finished.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
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,A CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off
can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t
drive with
it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the
air cleaner off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index.
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
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Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..................................... 7 quarts (6.7 L)
After Complete Overhaul
......................................... 10 quarts (9.5 L)
When drainingheplacing converte< more fluid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.1L (Code M) ............................................ 11.6 quarts (10.94 L)
3.4L (Codex) ............................................. 12.3 quarts (11.65 L)
Refrigerant (R-134a), Air Conditioning:’: ......................... 2.0 pounds (0.9 1 kg)
Engine Crankcase - Oil and Filter Change
3.1L (Code M) .............................................. 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)
3.4L (Code X) ............................................... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)
Length ........................................................ 22” (565 mm)
Type ................................................................. hook
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Fuel Tank
3.1L (Code M) ............................................ 16.1 gallons (60.9 L)
3.4L (Code X)
............................................. 17.1 gallons (64.7 L)
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants ”later in this section.
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Air Cleaner Filter
All Engines ........... A 1208C
Battery
3.1L (Code M) ...... 525 CCA
3.4L (Code
M) ...... 690 CCA
3.1L (Code M) ...... PF47
3.4L (Code
X) ....... PF5 1
3.1L (Code M) ...... CV892C
3.4L (Code
X) ....... CV895C
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve Radiator Cap
All Engines. .......... RC27
Spark Plugs
3.1L (Code M) ...... AC Type 41 -940
Gap: 0.060” ( 1.52 mm)
3.4L (Code X) ....... AC Type 41-919
Gap: 0.045”
( 1.14 mm)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ........... 107.5” (2730 mm)
Tread Width (Front)
.... 59.5” (1 512 mm)
Tread Width (Rear)
.... 59.0” (1500 mm)
Length
.............. 200.7” (5099 mm)
Width
............... 72.5” ( 1842 mm)
Height
............... 53.8” (1 368 mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigeran
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer.

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I Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
One of the reasons you shouldjollow this schedule ifyou
operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that
these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooney:
your vehicle.
taxi, or other commercial application.
I Short Trip/City Intervals I
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short Trip/City Definition
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement.
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km), Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervnls only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule
is true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions cuuses engine oil to break
down sloweK
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25
000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt
Inspection
(3.4L Code X engine only).
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intervcrls only suwunarize mnintencrnce services.
Be sure to.foIlow the complete maintenance schedule on
the.following pages.
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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
( 166 000 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
PI
comdetion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, L
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.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
lS,OOO 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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