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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, theJiruid andjilter do not require changing.
[7 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve. An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
1
SERVICED BY
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Em.ission Control Service.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid andfilter do not require changing.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve. An Emission Control Service.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index
for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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 the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600 and 10
000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform 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 mixture
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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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
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.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
10500 17 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-IU Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Climate Control. Standard ......................... 3-2
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-8
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3.18. 3.22
Console Storage
................................ 2-44
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-44
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Cupholders
.................................... 2-44
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-56
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-55
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-40
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-54
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogging
................................. 3-2. 3-4
Defrosting
................................. 3.2. 3.4
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-40 Door
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Sliding
...................................... 2-11
Storagepocket
............................... 2-45
Swing-Out Side
............................... 2-9
Drive Position, Automatic Transmission
............. 2-22
Driver Position
................................. 1-15
Driving
City
........................................ 4-19
. Defensive .................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-25
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On Hill
and Mountain Roads .................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-24
Throughwater
............................... 4-18
WetRoads
.................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
Dual Tire Operation
............................. 6-45
Storage
..................................... 2-45
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Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 6-59
Electrical System ............................... 6-5.9
Electronic Road Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) ... 2-60
Engine ........................................ 6-9
Coolant ..................................... 6-22
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-45
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-59
Cooling System
.............................. 6-65
Exhaust ..................................... 2-28
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Identification ........................... 6.58. 6.65
OilLevelCheck .............................. 7-45
Overheating
................................. 5- 12
Running While Parked ......................... 2-28
Starting Your
................................ 2- 17
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-12
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives ................................... 6-16
Checking ................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage ................................ 2-57
Used
....................................... 6-16
Whentochange .............................. 6-16
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-28
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-50
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
FillingYourTank ................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-17
Finish Care .................................... 6-54
Finish Damage ................................. 6-56
First Gear. Automatic Transmission ................ 2-22
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-51
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-35
Front Storage Area .............................. 2-44
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada ...................................... 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-58
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Tankcapacity ............................... 6-66
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-60
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-59
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-57
Fuel
....................................... 2-58
Speedometer ................................. 2-49
Voltmeter
................................... 2-60
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2-20
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
Guide en Franqais
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-27
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Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-56
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-24
Shifting Into
................................. 2-24
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-27
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-23
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-48
Lots
....................................... 2-15
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-27
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-25
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-5
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-49
Power Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-28
Door Locks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-60
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-43
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-29
Power Seat
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8- 11
Parking Radiator
..................................... 5 . 19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
......................... 3.9.3.11.3.13. 3.18
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-16
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-41
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-22
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-32
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-32
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-43
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-51
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-67
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-22
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-68
Parts
....................................... 6-67
Wheel
...................................... 6-47
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8-10
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-52
Child
....................................... 1-40
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-52
System Check
................................ 7-46
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-21
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Service Station Checkpoints
BATTERY P6-32 TIRES
P6-41
ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK
P6-24
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
SECONDARY
HOOD RELEASE
P6-8
WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID
P6-27
HOOD RELEASE FUEL DOOR P6-7 P6-5
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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