1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER maintenance schedule

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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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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort
or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive) Service
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See
“Rear
Axle” and “Four-wheel Drive” in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the
system(s), and repair
the system(s) if needed. Refer
to “Scheduled Maintenance Services,” earlier in this
section, to determine when to change the lubricant.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake
parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
Clutch System Service
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary.
See “Clutch Adjustment”
in the Index.
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the Services”
or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
date, odometer reading and who performed the service the
following record pages. Also, you should retain
all
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and is
a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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Safety Belt Reminder ..................... 1-1 3. 2.60
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-65
Loading Your Vehicle
. . ..................... 4-46
Locks
............ ................... 2-3
Cylinders
....... ................ 7-48
Door ........... ................... 2-3
FuelDoor
.................................... 6-5
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-3
Steering Column Lock Check
................ 1 .. 7-50
Window
.................................... 2-27
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-4
Low, Automatic Transmission
..................... 2- 12
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
.............. 2-49
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-53
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-48
Maintenance, Normal Replacement
Pa& ........... 6-62
Maintenance Record
............. ' ............... 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmghway Intervals
................ 7-6, 7-32
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-5 1
Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
... ............ 7-3 Short
Trip/City Definition
..................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
.................. 7.4,7. 7.8
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-55
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-65
Manual Adjust Mirror
........................... 2-37
ManualFrontSeat ............................... 1-1
Manual Transmission ........................ 2.8. 2.14
Shifting
.................. .................. 2-14
Starting Your Engine
........................... 2-8
Fluid
....................................... 6-19
Methanol
....................................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-37
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-38
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-37
Manual Adjust ............................... 2-37
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-38
MMT ......................................... 6-3
Model Reference
......... ......... 111
Mountain Roads ............................ 4-37
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-28
...
Neutral, Automatic Transmission ................. 2-11
Neutral, Manual Transmission
..................... 2-15
New Vehicle Break-In ............................ 2-6
Night Vision ................................. 4-30
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Larger CMdren .............................. 1-43
Passenger Position ............................ 1-3 1
Questions
and Answers ........................ 1-17
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 13. 2.60
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-46
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-3 1
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
........... : ............. 1-31
Safety Chains
................................... 4-51
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
'Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iv
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-2
Seats
EasyEntry ................................. 1-4
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Rear
.................................... 1-5. 1-9
Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1
Seat Controls
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-37
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission .............. 2- 12
Second Gear. Manual Transmission
................. 2- 14
. RearSeat Passengers .......................... 1-31
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-14 Service
.............................. ... 6-1
Bulletins. Ordering ............................. 8-9
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-65
Manuals. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-57
Publications. Ordering .......................... 8'9
Work. Doing Your
Own ......................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications .................... 8-9
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Geo .............. 1-29
SheetMetalDamage
............................ 6-54
Shift Lever ............................... 2-10. 2-14
ShiftSpeeds ................................... 2-15
Shifting Automatic Transmission
..................... 2-10
Into Park (P) ................................. 2-21
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-14
OutofPark .................................. 2-23
Side Window. Removing and Installing the
........... 2-47
SignalingWs
................................ 2-28
Skidding ...................................... 4-13
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-18
Specifications
and Capacities ...................... 6-62
9-10
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