1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS engine coolant

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- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
IJ’yo~1 do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the.fluid
and.filter do not require changing.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
I I I 1
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for
what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE

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100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
- 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, thefluid andfilter do not require changing.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve. An Emission Control Service.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
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.
Arz Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-44

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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 the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and
10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pe$orm 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 DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture 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.
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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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
I USAGE I FLUIDLUBRICANT I
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant Engine oil
with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Hydraulic Brake (GM Part
No. 12377967 or
System Delco
Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
10500 17
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
7-51

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Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-8
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-18. 3-22
Console Storage
................................ 2-44
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-44
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Cooling System
................................ 5- 14
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Cupholders
.................................... 2-44
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-54
Daytime
Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8- 10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogging
................................. 3-2. 3-4
Defrosting
................................. 3.2. 3.4
Dome
Lamps .................................. 2-40
Door
Locks ....................................... 2-4
Sliding
..................................... 2-11
Storage
..................................... 2-45
Storagepocket
............................... 2-45
Swing-Out Side
............................... 2-9
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-22
Driver Position
................................. 1-15
Driving
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-25
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
In the Rain .................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing
a Trailer ............... 4-36
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-22
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-24
Throughwater ............................... 4-18
WetRoads
.................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Dual Tire Operation
............................. 6-45

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Electrical System
............
Electronic Road Speed Governor
Engine
....................
Coolant ..................
Coolant Level Check .......
Coolant Temperature Gage . .
Exhaust ..................
Fuse Block ...............
Identification .............
Oil Level Check ...........
Overheating ..............
Running While Parked ......
Starting Your .............
Engine Oil .................
Adding ..................
Additives ................
Checking ................
Pressure Gage .............
Used ....................
Cooling System ...........
................... 6-59
................... 6-59
(Gasoline Engines)
... 2-60
.................... 6-9
................... 6-22
................... 7-45
................... 2-59
................... 6-65
................... 2-28
................... 6-63
.............. 6.58. 6..65
................... 7-45
................... 5-12
................... 2-28
................... 2-17
................... 6-12
................... 6-12
................... 6-16
................... 6-13
................... 2-57
................... 6-16
Whentochange
.............................. 6-16
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-28
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fan Control. Climate Control System
................ 3-2
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-17
Finish Care
.................................... 6-54 Finish Damage
................................. 6-56
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-51
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
11
Front ParkingKurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-35
Front Storage Area .............................. 2-44
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-5
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-58
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Tankcapacity
............................... 6-66
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-60
.. ...........................
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-59
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-57
Fuel
....................................... 2-58
Speedometer
................................. 2-49
Voltmeter
................................... 2-60
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-20
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-27
GAWR
....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
9-4
.

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Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-24
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-27
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-48
Lots
....................................... 2-15
OverThingsThatBurn
........................ 2-27
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-25
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-5
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-49
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-28
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-60
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-43
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-29
Power Seat
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-1 1
Shifting Into ................................. 2-24
Parking Radiator
..................................... 5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................ 6-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
......................... 3.9.3.11.3.13. 3.18
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-16
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-41
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-22
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-32
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-32
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-43
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-51
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-67
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-22
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-68
Parts
....................................... 6-67
Wheel
...................................... 6-47
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-52
Child
....................................... 1-40
Head
........................................ 1-5
System Check
................................ 7-46
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-21
Replacing Parts After
a Crash
................... 1-52
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BATERY
P6-32
TI RES P6-41
ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK
P6-24
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
P6-8
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID
P6-27 HOOD RELEASE P6-7
I
FUEL DOOR P6-5
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the index in the back of the owner’s manual.