1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Owners Manual

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in
a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could
let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine
Exhaust” in the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling
system and pressure cap is recommended at least once
a year.
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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.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
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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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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Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Rear Axle
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Propshaft Splines and
Universal Joints
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI
# 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE SOW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
USAGE ~ ~~ ~
One-Piece
Propshaft Spline
Hood Latch
Assembly, Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Spline Lubricant, Special
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345879) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of
GM 998530.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information
from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can
be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain
all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
ODOMETER
I DATE I READING
Maintenance Record
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ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAr- -rENANCE PERFORMED
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MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how to report any safety defects.
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
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Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
in Canada
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