1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU maintenance schedule

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional infomation.
(See footnote
+.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
(Continued)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
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. (See footnote?.)
I I I
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 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.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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. (See footnote?.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
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97,500 Miles (142 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY. ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (144 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code
T engine).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle 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.
An Emission Control Service.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
(Continued)
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I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued)
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
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.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE

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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can
be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain
all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING
~
~~
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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of y\
our vehicle can be purchased by filling OL
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) \
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO
SERVICE MANUALS
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UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about tht
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for
all models.
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Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
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specify year and model name of the vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-24
Lighter
....................................... 2-44
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.22. 2.54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.56. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.55. 6.25
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-54
CheckEngine
................................ 2-57
CheckOil
.............................. 2.61. 6.12
Cruise
...................................... 2-62
DoorAjar
................................... 2-63
Interior
..................................... 2-38
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.57. 6.21
LowWash
.................................. 2-62
Oil Pressure Warning
.......................... 2-60
Passlock@ Warning
........................... 2-6 1
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.53
Service Vehicle
Soon .......................... 2-63
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Lock Out Switch
............................... 2-28
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.57. 6.21
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-38 Maintenance.
~ormal Replacement parts ........... 6-62
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-43
Maintenanceschedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-42
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Selecting the Right Schedule
..................... 7-4
Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-51
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Making Turns with a Trailer
...................... 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-57
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-40
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirror Reading Lamps ........................... 2-39
Mirrors
....................................... 2-40
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-40
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-40
Outside
..................................... 2-40
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-41
Visorvanity
................................. 2-45
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-29
9-6