1996 CHEVROLET S10 automatic transmission

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I Short TripKity Definition
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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.
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
You frequently tow a trailer.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this sch.edule if
you operate your vehicle under any qf these conditions
is that these conditions
cause engine oil to break
down soone):
Short TripKity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3 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. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement.
Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only sumrnurize 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 causes engine
oil to break
down slower:
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). Drive Axle Service.
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25
000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection.
Fuel Tank, Cap and
Lines Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(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 n.ot use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent, trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in 'taxi, police or
delivery service.
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of
' these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
L7 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve. An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
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 use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter 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 of
these conditions, the fluid andfilter do not
require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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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.)
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid
loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
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.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
At Least Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) if
following schedule I or every
7,500 miles (12 500 km)
if following schedule 11.
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 body door and fuel door hinges, latches
and locks including the glove box, console doors and the
body hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D
tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index.
A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway
and try to start
the engine. The starter should work.
only when the clutch is pushed down all the way
to
the floor. If the st,arter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
around
the vehicle.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
With
the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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