1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernissiun Control Service.
c] 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,
€2 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessarv.
I DATE 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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.
17 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
Repair or replace
if necessary.
Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
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Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for
looseness and damage (or every 15 months,
whichever occurs first). Inspect more
frequently
if used off-road or for pulling
a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessarv.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 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 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
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.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any
hoses for damage. Replace fuel tank cap
gasket. An Emission Control Service.
CI Change manual transmission fluid (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
[7 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 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.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1
‘c1 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
looseness and damage (or every 15 months,
whichever occurs
first). Inspect more frequently
if used off-road or for pulling a trailer. Tighten
u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional mfoqation. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom
of movement.
Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for
..
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
97,500 Miles (1 62 500 k 1)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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.
0 Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped)
for correct operation (or every
3 months,
whichever occurs first). Repair or replace
if necessarv.
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r Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 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 O 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.
0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve. Replace any worn, plugged or
collapsed hoses.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
17 Inspect fuel injector.
system. An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace evaporative emissions canister.
An Emissitin Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release”
in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
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At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transmission Check
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.)
Fluid Level Check
Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and
automatic
or manual transmission fluid levels and add as
needed. See “Transfer Case,” “Axle, Rear,” “Axle,
Front” and “Automatic Transmission” or “Manual
Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss in these systems
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired
at once.
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid IOSS may
indicate
a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
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 hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and any
folding seat hardware.
Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed
to a corrosive environment.
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Starter Switch Check Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
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 starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
around the vehicle.
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around
the vehicle. It should
be parked on a level surface
2. 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.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON 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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