1997 CHEVROLET S10 tow

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning the Outside of the
Windshield and.
Wiper Blades
If tlx windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer?
or if the wiper blade chatters when ‘running,. wax,
sm or other materid may be on the blade or windshield.
&WUI the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield,
‘Cleaner, Bon Ami Powder (ilon-scratching glass,
cleaning powder),
GM Part No. IQ500.11. The windshield.
is-. clean-if beads do not form when y.ou rinse it with water,
Grime from
the windshield will stick $0 the wiper blades
and affect their performam.
Clean the blade by wiping
vigorously with
a cloth so&ed in full-strength windshield
washes solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
@- - ..
.Check the wiper blades ad clean them as necessary;
replace blades that
look worn.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease o.n weatherstrips will make them Iast
longer,
s.eal-better, and no.t stick or squeak. Apply
sili&ne grease with a.clean cloth at: least every six
months. D.urin,g very cold, damp weather more frequent
application
may be re,quired. (See “Recommended
Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
The paint finish on yaw vehicle provides beauty, depth
of calor, gloss retention and durability.
Washing Yo>u.r Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean
by waslning it often with lukewarm or coId waier.
Don’t wash your vehicle
in the direc:t rays of the sun.
Don’t. use strong
s-oaps.or chemical detergents. Use
liquid’hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.
Don’t use cleanhg ,agents that are petroleum’based,
or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents
should
be flushed promptly .and not allowed to dry on
the surface, .orthey could stain. Dry the finish with a
soft, clean chamois.
or an all-cotton towel to avoid
surface scratches and water sptting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter
your vehicle.
Cleaning Exterior Lamp.s/Lenses
Use 1ilkewa-m or cold water, a soft cloth and .a Iiquid
hand,
dish or car washing (ndd detergent) soap .to clean
exterior
lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under
“Washing Your Vehicle.”

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Cleaning Aluminum Whe.els
(If Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft de-an cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly.,
dry with a soft clean towel. A wax
may then
be applied.
The-surface
of thae wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of your vehicle. Don’t use strang soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes
.on them because you could
darnage he.surface.
Don’t- take- your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has. silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can alsq dam.age I. . the surface-of these wheels.
Ckaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a -stiff bruih with a tire demer.
I NOTICE:
When applying a tire ilressing alwags take care to.
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petsoleum-based products
may damage the
paht finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
.If your vehicle is damaged ahd requires sheet-metal
repair
QT replacement; make sure the body repair shop
-applies anti-corrosion material to the p,artsrepaired or
replaced to- resture corrosion protection.
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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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+ A good .time. to check your’ brakes is during tire
rotation.
See: “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspection” in Part C of this schedule,
** Drive axle setvice (see “Recommended Fluids ,and
Lubricants” in the Index for proper lubricant
to use):
0
0
‘Locking Differenti,al -- .Drain fluid. and refill at first
engine oi€ change.
At- subsequent oil Changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as neede.d.. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Standard .Differential -- Check fluid level. and. add
fluid as needed at every oil change If driving in
,dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000. miles (25 ‘000 km).
.More frequent lubrication may
be required for
heavy-duty or off-road use.

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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditilons:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or hgher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as- found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do mt use your vehicle under any of these
conditians,
the fluid andfilte>r da not require changing.
Manual transmiss.ion fluid doe,sn’t
require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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99,000 Miles (1 65 000 knz)
Change. engine oil and .filter (or every
3 .months, whichever -occurs first).
ATI Emisston Control S~rvice,
Lu.bricate chassis c.omponents (or every
3 .months, whi-chever occurs first).
(See footnote #.>
0 Check readfront axle fluid l.evel and add
flu-id
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and
axk seals for leaking.
(.Se.e,footnote
*-?I
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
lOO,.OOO Miles (166 000 km-)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
Cl Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
filter if -the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside.
temperature-
re:plarly reaches 90°F
(32 ' C) or hig-her;
-- In hill-y or mou.ntainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such .as found in t>axi, police or
delivery service.
(Continz lea)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - When doing frequent trail-er towing.
- Uses such :as. €and in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ify0u.d~ not we your veh:icle undm any uf these
cgnditions, the fluid andfilter do- not require changing.
Manuall trall.$rnission fluid doesn't
require change.
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Lorig -Trip/Highway Maintenance .. Schedule, I
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
OF more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
(32" C) or higher..
- In hilly or mount.aincrus terrain.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine - In heavy ci.ty traffic where the outside
temperature reg;ularly reaches 90 OF
(32°C) or-higher.
- In hilly or mou-ntainaus terrain.
- Wke.n; aoi-ng frequent trailer towing,
Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
[z1 Inspect spark plug wires.
&I Emission Control Service.
Replace spak plugs.
An Emission Controt ..Service.
U Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or mo-re a€ these conditions: