1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER radiator

NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by
your
warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
NOTICE:
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If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
LOW, or
a little higher. When your engine is warm, the
level should be
up to FULL, or a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix at the
coolant recovery tank.
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A RI
/t! CAUTION:
lhrning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine
and radiator are hot can allow steam and,
scalding liquids to blow out and burn
you badly.
With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost
never have to add coolant
at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill it.
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A CAUTION:
Radiator Pressure Cap
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn
if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on
a hot engine.
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 13 psi (90 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace
your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution
to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system.
Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.
three-quarters full when it’s
very cold. This
allows for expansion, which could damage
the tank
if it is completely full.
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
Brakes
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
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type ....................... . . L4
Compression Ratio ........ . . 9.5:l
Firing Order .......................... 1-3-4-2
Horsepower
.............................. 95
Fuel Delivery .................... Fuel Injection
Piston Displacement
............... 97 CID (I .6L)
Valve Arrangement ............ ~n-~ead T? Type
AC Belt Tension ....... Deflect Belt 0.24-0.3 inch
(6-9 mm) @ 22 lbs. (10 kg) Pressure
Fan Belt Tension
Inspection
........... Deflect Belt 0.24-0.32 inch
Replacement
.......... Deflect Belt 0.20-0.28 inch
(4-8 mm)'@ 22 lbs. (10 kg) Pressure
(5-7 mm) @ 22 lbs. (10 kg) Pressure
Specification
........... , . 180°F (82°C)
Thermostat Temperature,
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ................. 13780-58B20
GM Part No. 96068629 or equivalent
Engine Oil Filter
.......... GM Part No. 25014441
GM Part No. 96058022 or equivalent
PCV Valve .... GM Part No. 96058079 or equivalent
Radiator Pressure Cap
............ 13 psi (90 kPa)
0.028-0.032 inch gap
(0.7 to 9.8 mm)
Battery ............................. 26R-50s
Fuel Filter
..................... AC Type GF571
Spark Plug ................... AC Type R43XLS
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)p/City Maintenance Schedule I
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I7 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I7 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule ~-1
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect ,the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
c] Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or
at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Replace spark plugs.
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
An Emission Control Service.
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill. cooling system (or
every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 30 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
otate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotatio
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information.
During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for heedom of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
15 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it
to underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
as necessary.
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.
0 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months,
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I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I
Q Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. 7
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
30 months, whxhever occurs first).
I7 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first, or sooner
if filter is
clogged).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessary.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
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