1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO engine oil

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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 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
An Emission Control Sewice.
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 +.)
I I I 1
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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97,500 Miles (162 500 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.
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
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°C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service.
(Continued)
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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 Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegorm 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 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.
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.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
~~
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
’ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXR0N’-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube’ (GM Part
No. 12346241 or
equivalent).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
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Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor
and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI
# 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241
or eauivalent).
USAGE
replacement filters and spark plugs.
See
“Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease (GM
Weatherstrip Engine
oil or Lubriplate Lubricant Fuel
Door Hinge
FLUIDLUBRICANT
(GM Part No. 1050109).
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.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2-50, 6-28
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-24
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-39
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 12
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-34
BTSI
......................................... 2-24
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-63
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2-8,2-25,4-27, 4-33
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-7
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3- 19
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-34
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-26
CertificationLabel
.............................. 4-29
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-45
Parking
..................................... 2-20
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Wear
....................................... 6-29
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39 Change Oil Soon Light
.......................... 2-58
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-49
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-36
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-38
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-39
TopStrap
....,.....,......,................. l-35
WheretoPut ................................ 1-34
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-39
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-56
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning
...................................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-52
Exterior Lampshenses
........................ 6-51
Glass Surfaces ............................... 6-50
Inside of Your Chevrolet
....................... 6-46
Outside
of Your Chevrolet ...................... 6-51
Special Problems ............................. 6-48
Vinyl
....................................... 6-49
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-50
Fabric
...................................... 6-46
FabricProtection
............................. 6-47
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-49
Leather
..................................... 6-49
SafetyBelts
................................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-52
Wheels
..................................... 6-51
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Electronic Climate Control
........................ 3-2
Engine
.................................... 6.8. 6.9
Coolant
..................................... 6-20
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 15
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-37
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-53
Coolant Temperature Light
..................... 2-52
Exhaust
..................................... 2-25
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Starting Your
................................ 2-13
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-10
Checking
................................... 6- 11
What Kind to Use ............................. 6-12
When to Change
.............................. 6- 15
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-33
Identification
................................ 6-55
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-37
Runningwhileparked
......................... 2-25
Specifications
................................ 6-64
Adding
..................................... 6-11
Additives .................................... 6-15
Used
....................................... 6-15
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-25
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-46
FabricProtection
............................... 6-47
Fan Knob, Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
Filling Your
Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter,
Air ..................................... 6-16 Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-15
Finishcare
.................................... 6-51
First Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-19
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
FinishDamage
................................. 6-53
.............................
FloorMats .................................... 2-41
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Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-42
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4~
Front Parking Bulb Replacement
................... 6-32
Front
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-32
Canadian
.................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
Four-Way Manual Front Seat
...................... 1-31
French Language Manual 111
Front Towing .................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
.. 1 ...........................
Gage ....................................... 2-59
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-51
Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-16
Gross
Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
Fuel
....................................... 2-57
GAWR
....................................... 4-29
GloveBox
.................................... 2-38
Guide en Franpis
-11 .. ................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
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Lighter
....................................... 2-39
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.47
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.48. 6.28
Change Oil Soon
............................. 2-56
Charging System
............................. 2-47
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-34
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.51. 6.23
Low Oil Level Warning
................... 2.55. 6.10
Oilwarning
................................. 2-54
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.46
Security
.................................... 2-56
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-52
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Park Lock Check
............... 7-40
Trunk
....................................... 2-9
Loss of Control
................................ 4- 13
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.53. 6.23
Low Oil Level Warning Light
................ 2.57. 6.10
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-23
Lights Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.50. 4.9
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.49. 4.7
Locks
......................................... 2.4 Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-38
Maintenance. Normal Replacement
Parts ........... 6-65
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-44
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Triphlighway
........................... 7-27
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
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-7
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-54
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-36
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-37
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-36
Power Outside
............................... 2-36
Visorvanity
................................. 2-40
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Mode Knob. Climate Control System
................ 3-3
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-27