1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS maintenance

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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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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.

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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
SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAr- -rENANCE PERFORMED
7-47

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MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
7-48

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The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with
your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 CHEVROLET
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$40.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated
PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes
a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00
CURRENT
& PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name
of the vehicle.
OR ORDER TOLL FREE:
1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Disr)

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Lighter
........................................ 2-48
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-28, 2-54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-57, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-56
Charging System
............................. 2-54
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-62
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1- 12, 2-53
Security
.................................... 2-61
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-58
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-27
Ignition Transmission Check
.................... 7-41
Sliding Door Child Security ...................... 2-6
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-39
CheckGages
................................ 2-62
Exterior
.................................... 2-40
Interior
..................................... 2-43
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
RearDoorSecu
rity ............................. 2-5
LossofControl
................................ 4-12
Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts
........... 6-69
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-46
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway
........................... 7-27
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services ..................... 7-38
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-42
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City
................................ 7-8
Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-58
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-36
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-58
Camper-Type
................................ 2-47
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-46
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-45
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-45
Model Reference
................................. vi
MountainRoads
................................ 4-21
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
ManualFrontSeat
........,...................... l-2
Mirrors ....................................... 2-45
Visorvanity
................................. 2-49
MMT ......................................... 6-4
Neutral. Automatic Transmission ................. 2-22
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-17
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
Noise Control System
........................... 6-11
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts ............. 6-69
Odometer
.................................... 2-52
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-52
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Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 1
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 8- 1 1. 8- I2
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-58
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-21
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake ...................................... 2-24
BrakeMechanismCheck
....................... 7-41
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-26
Passing
................................... 4-11
Passlock
..................................... 2-16
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-27
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-45
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-31
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-25
Parking
Lots
....................................... 2-16
8 *.
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 8- 1 1. 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-23
Radios
.......................... 3-7.3-9.3-11. 3- 16
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-15
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-43
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-21
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-34
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-34
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
............... 3-5
Rear Heater Controls (without Air Conditioning)
....... 3-4
Rear Passenger Temperature Control
................. 3-5
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
.................. 1-37
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-45
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-44
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-70
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-20
Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-66
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel
...................................... 6-49
Replacing Safety
Belts ........................... 1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8- 10. 8- 1 1
9-7