1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS automatic transmission

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
45,000 Miles (75 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a
Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United Stutes.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
50,000 M -YS ,I3 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is
over
8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
(32°C) or higher.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle’s GVWR is
over
8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
An Emission Control Service.
(32°C) or higher.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine . .- . ,east Twice a Year Automatic Transmission Check
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in
the Index. Check the
transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and
repair if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel
filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks and
any moving seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake
set, try to turn
the ignition key
to LOCK in each shift lever position,
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever
is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) MerhslnicTn Vhmk
1 A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park
on a
fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by
the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift
to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
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 FLUIDLUBRICANT
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
System
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Parking Brake Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
Cable Guides
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Power Steering GM
Power Steering Fluid
(GM
System Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
Automatic DEXRON@-I11
Automatic
Transmission Transmission
Fluid.
Key Lock Multi-Pu
ose Lubricant,
Cylinders Superlube
% (GM Part
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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Air Bag .......................
Adding Equipment .............
How Does it Restrain ...........
How it Works .................
Location .....................
Readiness Light ...............
Servicing ....................
What Makes it Inflate ...........
What Will You See After it Inflates
When Should it Inflate
..........
Aircleaner .....................
Air Conditioning ................
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ......
Alignment and Balance. Tire .......
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning .......
Antenna. Power .................
Antifreeze ......................
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
.....
Brakes ......................
Appearance Care ................
Appearance Care Materials ........
Arbitration Program ..............
Ashtrays .......................
Audio Systems ..................
............... 1-26
............... 1-33
............... 1-31
............... 1-29
............... 1-29
.......... 1.28. 2.54
............... 1-32
............... 1-30
............... 1-31
............... 1-30
............... 6-16
................ 3-6
............... 6-70
............... 6-48
............... 6-56
............... 3-27
............... 6-21
........... 2.57. 4.7
................ 4-7
............... 6-51
............... 6-59
................ 8-9
............... 2-48
................ 3-7 Automatic
Transmission Check
........................... 7-39
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-17
Transmission Operation
........................ 2-21
Shifting
..................................... 2-21
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-41
LockingRear
................................ 2-30
Rear
....................................... 6-21
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-31
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
Warnings .................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-20
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
Blizzard ...................................... 4-25
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-31
Fluid
....................................... 6-27
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-27
Parking
..................................... 2-24
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
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Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-26
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3- 16. 3.20
Console Storage
................................ 2-48
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-46
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Cooling System
................................ 5- 14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Crankcase Capacity ............................. 6-68
Cruise Control
................................. 2-37
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Cupholders
.................................... 2-48
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
...................................... 6-57
SheetMetal
................................. 6-57
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-41
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
................... 8.10. 8.11
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogging
................................. 3.3. 3.4
Defrosting
................................. 3.3. 3.4
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-43
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
Daytime Running Lamps
Indicator Light
............ 2-62
Sliding ..................................... 2-12
Storage
..................................... 2-48
Swing-Out Side
.............................. 2-10
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-23
Driver Position
................................. 1 . 17
Driving City
........................................ 4-18
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-19
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-25
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
In the Rain .................................. 4-15
Night
...................................... 4-14
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing
a Trailer ............... 4-35
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-21
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-23
Throughwater
............................... 4-17
WetRoads
.................................. 4-15
Winter
...................................... 4-23
With a Trailer ................................ 4-33
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Dual Tire Operation
............................. 6-45
StoragePocket
............................... 2-48
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.................... 6-61
Electrical System ............................... 6-61
Electronic Road Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) ... 2-53
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Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-38
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-57
Cooling System
.............................. 5- 14
Exhaust
...................... 2.29.2.30.2.33 .4.26
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Identification
........................... 6.60. 6.67
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-38
Overheating
................................. 5-11
Running While Parked ......................... 2-30
Starting Your
................................ 2- 18
EngineOil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking ................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-60
Used
....................................... 6-16
Whentochange
.............................. 6-15
Exhaust, Engine
................. 2-29.2-30,2-33, 4-26
Engine Coolant Heater
........................... 2-20
Engine Oil (Continued)
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-40
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-52
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-7
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-16
Finish Care
.................................... 6-55
Finish Damage
................................. 6-57 First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
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Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-35
Front Storage Area
.............................. 2-48
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada ...................................... 6-3
Filling
a Portable Container ...................... 6-7
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-63
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Tankcapacity
............................... 6-69
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-61
.. ...........................
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-57
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-60
Fuel
....................................... 2-63
Speedometer
................................. 2-52
Voltmeter
................................... 2-55
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-21
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-27
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-27
.. .................................
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