1996 CHEVROLET S10 brake fluid

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Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons
why the brake fluid level in the
reservoir might
go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down
to an acceptable level during normal brake
lining wear. When new linings
are put in, the fluid level
goes back up. The other reason
is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.
If you add fluid
when your linings are worn,
then you’ll have too much
fluid when
you get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is
done on the brake hydraulic system.
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If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot
enough. You or others could be burned, and your
vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
check your brake fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections”
in the Index.
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You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.
Just look at the windows on the brake
fluid reservoir.
The fluid levels should be above
MIN. If they aren’t,
have your brake system checked to see
if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the levels are above
MIN and below the top
of each window.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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NOTICE:
0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil,
in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index. Your
vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicatbrs that make
a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 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
3 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
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 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
3 months,
whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for lealung.
**
(Continued)
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6,000 Miles (10 000 km) (Continued)
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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9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
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 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 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking?
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
El Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 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 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.?
CI Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
(Continued)
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Check rear/rronr: axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
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0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
L J
0 Change engine 011 and filter (or every
3 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 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals
for leaking.**

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
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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ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
c] Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 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 3 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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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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