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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
,;elements that
may .be.unhealthy for your skin and could
even
cause cancer? .Don’t let used ail stay an,yo.ur skln
-for very hng. Clean your- shn and nai1.s with ‘soap and
water,.or a good hand cleaner. Wash 01 properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s
warning-s tibout the use and disposal
of- oil products.)
Used
oil can be a real threat. to the environment. If you
change ydur owri oil, be sure to drain all- fre,e-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by p.ut.ting it. in the
trash, pouring it on the .ground, into,
sewers.,
01 into streams .or b0die.s of water. Instead,
,recycle
it by taking it. to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem propedy disposing .of your used oil,
ask your dealer; a service station or a local recycling
cen& for help.
Air Cleaner
VORTEC” 4300 Engine
To remove t.his air cleaner, remove the wing nut$ that
hold the cover on, Remove the cover and lift out the
air filter.
Insert
a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner-cover.
Tighten the wing
nuts to hold the cover in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To remove this air cleaner,
.open both &mps and
push the rear of:the air
cleaner toward the rear of
the engine compartment.
2.2L Engine
Insert
a ne’w air filter. Then replace the air cleaner
assembly, making certain the PCV air tube is properly
-seate.d in the left-hand valve- cover and the clamps are
securely fastened.
Refer to- the M.aintenan.ce .Schedule to ‘determirre when to
replace the ais- filter..
See “Scheduled Ma.intenance-Sel.vic.es” in the Index.
t
CA .- .-
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off
can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops. flame if
-the engine backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t
drive with it
off, and be careful working on the
engine
with the air cleaner off.
I NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, :a backfire can cause, a
.dam-aging engine
fire, And, dirt can easily get
into
your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving,
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Short Trip/City Intervals.
Every 6,000. Miles (10 QOO h): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cle-anel Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (orat each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Milles (50 000 Bm): Air Cl,eaner Filter
Replacement.
Fuel Fi,lter Replacenient.
Every 50,008 Miles (83 0.84) km): Automatic
Transmission Service (sevexe conditions
only).
Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and
Lines Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every ISO.,OOO Miles (240 000 km): Coo1in.g System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Th&se' intervals only surnfimrize maintenance x&rvkes.
Be sure to fcrllow the complete maintenance schedule
on the fulluwing-pages.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug-Wire
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I .Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3. months, whichever occ-urS first).
An Emission- Control Service.
.Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions, Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emissioiz- Control Se-rvice.. (See footnote?.)
0 Check readfi-ont axle fluid level and add
fluid as 'needed. Check con-stant velocity
joints and .axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote **.)
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehic1e.s -only: Cle-an
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
.each brake relining, whic.hever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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30,000 Miles (50 0.00 km)
0 Change engine oil and fi;lter (or every
3 months, -whichever occurs first).
An EnztssiO-n %ontrul Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or .every
3 mo-nths, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0 CheCk re.ar/front axle fluid level md add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote.
* * .)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive. vehicles only: Clean
and rep.ack the front wheel bearings (or at-
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (%e-.fo-otnotef .)
Replace fuel .filter.
0 Replace- air cleaner -filter.
Ah Emission Control Serviee.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
In the- Index for proper rotation
pattern and additknal
information.
(See footnote +.>
I I I 1
DATE SERVICED BY AC,TUAL MILEAGE
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45,000 Miles (75 0.00 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubsic.ate. chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
0. Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle
seals for leaking.
(See footnote
.* * .)
O-For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and' repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever .occurs first).
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnot&.)
.DATE SERVICED BX ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Conpol Service. (See footnote-f..)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for lealung.
(See footnote
** .)
F
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 3EXVICED BKI
L7
78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
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