
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Service
Fuel
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires 6-52
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6-70 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Weatherstrips Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Tires
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL LEVEL message on the Driver
Information Center comes on, it means you need to
check your engine oil level right away. For more
information, see “Driver Information Center” in the
Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
It’s
a good idea to check your engine oil level 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 engine oil dipstick is
next to the coolant surge
tank. The dipstick handle is
a round, yellow loop.
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.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, you’ll need to
add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right
kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications
Engine
vpe .................................... V8
VIN Engine Code
LSl ...................................... G
Fuel Delivery ............ Sequential Multi-Port
Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve Arrangement ............. Overhead Valve
Piston Displacement ...................... 5.7L
Bore ...................... 3.90 inches (9.9 cm)
Stroke .................... 3.62 inches (9.2 cm)
Compression Ratio
LSl ................................ 10.1:l
Horsepower
LS1 .................................. 345
Firing Order .................. 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
................... 187°F (86°C)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A917C
Battery ............................. 78A-72H
Coolant Surge Tank Cap ... GM Part No. 10296465
15 psi (105 kPa)
Engine Oil Filter ........................ PF44
PCV Valve ............................. 799C
Serpentine Belt
AC Compressor
......... GM Part No. 12556609
or equivalent
Water Pump, Generator, Power Steering Pump
... GM Part No. 12555225
Spark Plug ............. 41-93 1 (0.60 inch Gap) or equivalent
Thermostat ............. GM Part No. 12555717
or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade
Length ................... .22 inches (55.9 cm)
Type
............ 9 mm x 3 mm Shephard’s Hook
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving (Continued) Drunken
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Freeway
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InaBlizzard
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IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Oncurves
.................................. 4-10
OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-25
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-24
In Foreign Countries
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Night
...................................... 4-15
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
Through Deep Water
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Drunken Driving
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Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.27. 6.62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
.............. 3-4
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-72
Coolant
........................... 5-13,5-16, 6-22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7- 11
Coolant Temperature Gage ................ 2-8 1, 5- 13
Exhaust
........................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Identification
................................ 6-62
Oil, Adding ................................. 6-12
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-15
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 6-15
EMT
......................................... 6-41
Engine
....................................... 6-10
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-67
Oil
........................................ 6-12
Oil, Checking
................................ 6-12
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-11
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Oil. Used ................................... 6-16
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Specifications
................................ 6-70
Oil,
When to Change
.......................... 6-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-38
Starting Your
................................ 2-22
Oil, Pressure Gage
............................ 2-84
EnglisWMetric Button
........................... 2-77
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
...................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-41
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-41
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-53
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-53
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3-2, 3-6
Feature, Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-17
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-59
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-8
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter, Air Cleaner
.............................. 6-17
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, What to Do
............................ 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-71
Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode
..... 5-13
Finishcare
.................................... 6-56
FloorMats
.................................... 2-59
FobTraining
................................... 2-97
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51