1997 CHEVROLET S10 engine oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to, Add Csolsrnt to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolmt level
isn’t at ADD, add a :SO/SO mixture. of clean wnrer
(prefer&bly .distilled) :and DEX-CC)OL@ (siljcate-frm)
antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for more information.)
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Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be da-ngerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol,
can boil before the proper
coolant mix win. Your vehicle’s coolant warning.
system
-is set.for the.pr0pe.r coolant mix. With
plain water
or the wrong-mix, your engine conld
,get too hQt but y.ou wouldn’t get the overheat
warning.
Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water ana DEX=COOL@ coolant.
NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack.the
engine, radiator, heater
core and ather parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mix.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You.mhy alstt- hear this €annoise wheli ycju s.tart the
engine. It will .go away as the fa :lutch disengages.
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’? while you’re driving,
especially if you- maintain your tires properly. If-air goes
out of.a..tire, it3 much more likely to le:& out sbwly.
But if you should. ever have a “blowoilt,” hme are a few
tips about what to expec~ -and what to do:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine b. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which
it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after
a the. Th-e wheel could come
off.and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel,-remove-.any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attach.es
to the vehicle. In an
emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel
todo this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush rater, if .you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting- surface.
8. Put the nuts on by
hand. Make sure. the
c.one-shapd end is
toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by
hand untiI the- wheeI is
held against the hub.
If a nut can’t bel turned
by hand,. us.e the
wheel wrench.
and see
your deal.er as soon
as possible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 6 Service and. Appearance Care
Here:you will find inf6frriatisn about 'the care of your vehicle. This section begins with Service and fuel information,,
and then it.shows how to check important fluid and lubriean~.Ievz=ls.. There is a1s.o technical informatkm &;gut your
vehicle, and a pmt devoteft to itsappearance c.are.
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countrks
Filling
Your Tank
Checking Things Ugdgr lhs Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Autam-atic Trans-missi-on Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid..
Hy.draulk Clutch
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine' Coolant
Radiator Pressare- Cap
'Thermg-sgat
P6we.r. Steering Fluid
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Windshield. Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield;
Wiper Blade Rephement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Appearance Care Materids Chat
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical Sptem
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities -and Specificztions
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I NOTICE:. I
Your vehixle was xiat desigaed. for fk%I that
contains me-thand. 'Don't use it. It can Corrode
metal parts in your- fuel-system and also, damage
phstie and rubb-er parts. -That damage wouldn't
be covered under your warranty.
' . .~ % i in Foreign ,Countries
If-you pian on driving-in another country outside the
United.,
States or Canada, .the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Neveruse leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended
in the previous. text on fuel. Costly repairs.
caused by use of improper file1 w-oddn't be c.overed:'by
your warranty.
TQ check un fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does bt s in the
country.where
you'I1 be driving.
You can also write us &the following addressfor
advice. Just tell us where. you're going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Molars International Product Center
190.8 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH SP7
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the
secondary hood- release.
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer .and
put.the hood prop into the slot in the hood. You may
have a lamp that comes on when you lift the hood.
Things that burn can-get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid,. windshield washer and
other fluids,-.and plastic or rubber.
Yau or others
could
be burned. Be carefuL not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you lift the hood, you’ll see these items on the “VORTEC” 4300 engine:
A. Battery
E.
Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Transmission Dipstick
E. Engine Oil Fill
F. Power Steering Reservoir
G. Brake Master Cylinder
H. Air Cleaner
I. Windshield Washer Fluid

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before cJosing the hood, he .sure- all the filler caps are on
properly. Thin lift the hood to. relieve pressure !on the
hood prop.
Remove: the hood prop: from the slot in the hood and
return the
prop to Zts reta.iner.
Then pull the hood down firmly to close. It wdl Iatch
when dropped from 10 to 1.<2 inches (25 to- SO cm)
without.pressing on th.e bod-
It’s a good idea to Cheek your- engine ‘oil-every time :you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the. o.iI must
.be warm and th.e vehicle ‘mu.st be an level ground.
The oil dipstick ,on the
“VORTEC”4300eng~,eis
a yellow ring.
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