1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER fuel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke
if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
While refueling, hang the cap
by the tether from the
hook on the filler door. To
remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it;
if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
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If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you
if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and
is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system
can determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. This would allow fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction
Indicator Lamp” in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type,
it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged
if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
inside of the
fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then 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
its retainer.
Then just pull the hood down firmly to close. It
will
latch when dropped from 10 to12 inches (25 to 30 cm)
without pressing
on the hood.
Engine Oil
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The oil dipstick is a
yellow ring.
Turn
off the engine and
give the oil
a few minutes
to drain back into the oil
pan.
If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show
the actual level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(API). Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
If
you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the
front of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil
put into your engine
is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlN GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAL VlSCOSlN GRADE
OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
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-- SAE 1OW-30
SAE 5W-30 i PREFERRED
COLD
WEATHER
LOOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could
have an airout and a serious accident.
See
“Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting
for at least
three hours or driven
no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not.
If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control
can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on
the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor
pan and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do
this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted surfaces
on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although
no defect in the paint job causes this, GM
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
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RT TRN
RR PRK
TRL PRK
LT HDLP
RT HDLP
FR PRK
INT BAT
ENG
1
ECM B
ABS
ECM
1
HORN
BTSI
BN LP
NC
RAP
02
IGN B
Usage
Right Turn Signal Rear
Right Rear Parking Lamps
Trailer Parking Lamps
Left Headlamp
Right Headlamp
Front Parking Lamps I/P Fuse Block Feed
Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAP,
CAM, PURGE, VENT
Engine Control Module,
Fuel Pump,
Module, Oil Pressure
Anti-Lock Brake System
Engine Control Module Injectors
Horn
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
Back-up Lamps
Air Conditioning
Retained Accessory Power Oxygen Sensor
Column Feed, IGN
2, 3,4
Name
DRL
FOG LP
IGN A
STUD #2
PARKLP LR PRK
IGN C
HTDSEAT
ATC
RRDFOG
HVAC
TRCHMSL
RR WIW
CRANK
HAZLP
VECHMSL
HTDMIR STOPLP
TBC
Usage
Daytime Running Lamps
Fog Lamps Starting and Charging IGN
1
Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
Parking Lamps
Left Rear Parking Lamps
Starter Solenoid, Fuel Pump, PRNDL
Heated Seat
Electronic Transfer Case
Rear Defogger HVAC System
Trailer Center High-Mount Stop
Lamp
Rear Window Wiper
Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
Hazard Lamps
Vehicle Center High-Mount Stop Lamp
Heated Mirror
S toplamps
Truck Body Computer
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based on the latest information available at the time of
printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed
in this
manual is not the same as the part used
in your vehicle
when it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your
GM truck dealer.
Thermostat
......................... 12551472
Oil Filter
............................... PF52
Air Cleaner Filter
...................... A1163C
PCV Valve
.......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit
...... 24200796
Spark Plugs
.......................... .4 1-932
Fuel Filter
............................. GF48 1
Front Windshield Wiper
Blade
................ Trico (20 inched50.8 cm)
Backglass Wiper Blade
. . Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling System*
Automatic Trans.
............ 1 1.7 quarts (1 1.1 L)
Manual Trans. .............. 1 I .9 quarts (I 1.3 L)
Crankcase* ................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission
Differential Fluid
(Drain and
Refill)"
........... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Rear ........................ 4.0 pints (1.9 L)
Front ....................... 2.6 pints (1.2 L)
Fuel Tank (2-Door Models) ....... 19 gallons (72 L)
Fuel Tank (4-DOOr Models) ....... 18 gallons (68 L)
A/C Refrigerant .......... 30 oz. or 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg)
of R-134a
*After refill, the level
must be checked.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If
you're not sure, ask your dealer.
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