1996 CHEVROLET S10 engine oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see:
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary
electric fan under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
--1 any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t
do anything else until it cools down.
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Engine Fan
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn’t at
ADD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See
“Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information.)
k!, CAUTICJ:
Adding only plain. water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system
is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you
or
others could be burned. Use a 5W50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL TM antifreeze.
I NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mix.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
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A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it
is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after
a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use
a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to
use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
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Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall
off, causing a serious accident.
7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
8. Put the nuts on by
hand. Make sure the
cone-shaped end is
toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by
’ hand until the wheel is
held against the hub.
If a nut can’t be turned
by hand, use the wheel wrench and
see your dealer as
soon as possible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to
contain additives that will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your
emission control system to function properly. Therefore,
you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In
addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be
available in your area to help clean the air. General
Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty..
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at
the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,
North American Export Sales
(NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Checking Things Under the Hood
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
Then
go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood release. Lift
the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and
put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may
have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.
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A CAUTION:
Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber.
You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you'll see these items on the 2.2L engine:
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
E. Battery
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick E Power Steering Reservoir
C. Brake Master Cylinder G. Air Cleaner
D. Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir H. Windshield Washer Fluid
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
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I. Transmission Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill
2. Brake Master Cylinder
1. Coolant Recovery Tank
:. Engine Oil Dipstick
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E Power Steering Reservoir
G. Battery
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It will latch
when dropped from
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm)
without pressing on the hood.
Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order
to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must
be on level ground.
The oil dipstick on the 2.2L
engine is under the fill cap.
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The oil dipstick on the
“VORTEC” 4300 engine
is a yellow ring.
Turn
off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into
the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might
not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth,
then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping
the tip down, and check the level.
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