1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER check engine

1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
c] Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
0 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.
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
7.5 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 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.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE (SERVICED BY:(
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1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
ll 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 necessary.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Sewice.?
0 Inspect propeller shafts and u-joints for
looseness and damage (or every
15 months,
whichever occurs first). Inspect more
frequently
if used offlroad or for pulling
a trailer. Tighten u-joint flange bolts
if necessary.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long TripYHighway Maintenance Schedule I
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
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 €or 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:
60,000 Miles (100 000 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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional infomation.
During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 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.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines and any
hoses for damage. Replace fuel tank cap
gasket.
An Emission Control Service,
17 Change manual transmission fluid (or every
30 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs first).
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
as necessary.
0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to
underhood label specifications.
An Emission Control Service.?
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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 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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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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