1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO engine oil

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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :$*.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel \
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
(See
footnote
#.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
under one or more
of these conditions:
DATE I
MILEAGE
DATE I
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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- 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, change the fluid
andfilter every
50,000 miles (83 000 kin).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
An. Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE I
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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 - 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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Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check
front axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when
necessary. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks
and proper installation.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result
in frequent braking.
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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 dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
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.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Huid).
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).
DEXR0N’-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-h ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Courtesy Transportation
......................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-34
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-57
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-57
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-38
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-66
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 8- IO. 8- 1 1
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-6
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-69
Dome Lamps
.............................. 2-39
Door Front
.......... ........................ 2-4
Rear
........................................ 2-4
Sliding
..................................... 2-10
Drive Position ................................. 2-21
Driver Position
................................. 1 - I 8
Driving
City
........................................ 4-17
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-18
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-24
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain .................................. 4-15
Locks
....................................... 2-6 Night
...................................... 4-13
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-35
On
Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-21
OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-23
Through Water
............................... 4-17
WetRoads
.................................. 4-15
Winter
...................................... 4-22
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-33
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2-18. 3-28. 6-60
Electrical System
............................... 6-60
Engine
........................................ 6-9
Coolant
..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-18
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-41
Cooling System Capacity
....................... 6-67
Cover
...................................... 6-15
Exhaust
................. 2-13.2-27.2.30.4.25. 4.33
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-64
Identification
................................ 6-59
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-41
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Running While Parked
......................... 2-27
Specifications
................................ 6-67
Starting
..................................... 2-17
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-61
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-64
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Used
....................................... 6-14
When
to Change .............................. 6- 14
Exhaust. Engine
....... 2- 13.2.27.2.30.4.25.4.32. 4.33
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-29
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-52
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-7
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Air Cleaner Replacement
....................... 6-69
Engineoil
.................................. 6-69
Finish Care
.................................... 6-55
Finish Damage
................................. 6-57
FirstGear
..................................... 2-21
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluid Capacities
........................... 6-67. 6-68
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-47
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
11
Front
Axle
....................................... 6-24
Towing
................................. 5-9. 5-10
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-40
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling
a Portable Container ...................... 6-7
Filter
.. ...........................
Storage
Area ................................. 2-41
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-66
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Regulator ................................... 2-18
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-61
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-61
Fuel
....................................... 2-66
Voltmeter
................................... 2-59
Engine Oil
Pressure
........................... 2-64
Speedometer
................................. 2-57
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-44
GAWR
....................................... 4-26
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-19
GloveBox
.................................... 2-41
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-26
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-26
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ..................................... 4-26
.. .................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-36
Hatch Release 2-13
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
v ..................................
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-37
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-37
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-32
OnReminder
................................ 2-37
Wiring
..................................... 6-60
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-6
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..................... 7-42
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-6
Sliding Door Child Security
..................... 2- 1 1
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-47
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-42
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-47
Lumbar Controls
............................ 1-3
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-69
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- I
Long Trip/Highway ........................... 7-29
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-41
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-45
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-47
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-8
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-57
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-62
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Manual Lumbar Support
.......................... 1-3
Methanol ...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-40
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-41
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-40
Outside
..................................... 2-40
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-49 MMT
......................................... 6-4
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-21
Net. Convenience
.............. ........ 2-47
Neutral
....................................... 2-20
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-69
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-57
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-10
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Opener. Garage Door
............................ 2-44
Outside Mirror
................................. 2-40
Overhead Console
.............................. 2-43
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-13
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-41
Owner Publications. Ordering
.............. 8- 11. 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-57
Park
......................................... 2-19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-26
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-14
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-44
Lots
....................................... 2-14
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-36
Over
Things That
Burn ........................ 2-26
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