1997 CHEVROLET S10 cooling

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When to Check and Change Lubricant
Referto the Maitltenance Schedule -to determine haw
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance S-ervic-es” in the Index.
HOW to Check Lubricant
If the 1ev.el is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole,
youfll need to add some lubricant.
If the differential is at aperating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to ,raise the level to the bottom of
the filler plug hole,
If the differe.ntia1 is. cold, add enough lubricant to raise-
the level
to 1/2 inch ( 12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determirie what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Engine C,oolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled
with
DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for:5 year$ or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whicheveroccurs first,
if you add only DEX-COOL@ extended life coolant.
The fdIowing explains
your .coaling system and how to
add coolant when
it is-10~~ If YQU have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine Overheating’’ in
the Index.
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If you .use an improper coolant mix, your engine
conld overheat and be badly damaged.
The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by pur
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and
other
parts.
If you have. to add. coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check. your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If yon use. the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add
extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can
be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine i.s cold, the coolant level should be at
ADD, or a little higher. When your engine is warln, the
level should be up to FULL H.OT, or a little higher.
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or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be :d.angerous..
It could affect the braking and handling
of
your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make.
you lose contrd. You could have a~c.olliSioh in
which you or others could be injured. Always
use the.correct wheel, wheel b;olts and wheel nuts
for replacement.
The wrong wheel can also cause pro-blems with
hearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer ‘calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
hei.ght, vehicle
ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance
to the body and .chassis;
See “Changing a Flat Tire” : Index for
more infmm.abn.., ..
* *
Used Replacement Wheels
r
Putti ; ,a used wheel on your venicIe is
dangerous.
You can’t know how id’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause
an accident. E you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GIC’I. original equipment wheel.

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Cooling. System Capacity’*
Eqgine.
2.2L
“VORTEC” 4300
“VoRTEC”-43~~
Transmission
AutornaticlManual
Automatic
M.mual
“VORTEC” 4300
‘12551472
PF52
Al.I-43C
C’V746C
24200.745
41-932
GF48 1
Trico (20 inched5 1 cm)
Quantity
11 .s quarts (1 1.0 L)
11.9 quam (11.3 L)
ll.7 quarts (1 1.1 L)

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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with af.lly warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil
to break
down slower,
~ - Long'T.l.ip/Hi-ghway Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation.
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and
Lines Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
-60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize. maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
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If you do no.t use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fZuid andfilter do not require changing.
Manual ,transrnis.sion fluid doesn’t
require change.
Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
150,000 Miles (240 000 h)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index
€or what to we.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, c.ondenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and
pres.sure cap-.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

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- Uses such as found -in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle unde.r any of these
coiiditions, th.efluid andfilter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid does.n’t
require change.
a 1ns.pest Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
A-n Emission Control Service.
delivery service.
1-
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flmh .and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service.,
whichever occurs .first).
See “Engine
@oolant” in the Index ‘for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure. cap. and neck. Pressure test the
cooling
system and pres.sure cap.
An Emission Con‘tvul Service.