1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM check oil

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If the engine oil pressure
light
on the instrument
panel comes on, it means
you need to check your
engine oil level right away. 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
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
For more information,
see “Engine Oil Pressure Light”
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 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 located in the center of
the engine compartment.
The dipstick handle
is a
yellow loop.
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When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change fluid in the transaxle and differential every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) 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 (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, check the fluid.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose
to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading
on the dipstick.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
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When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil
is changed. However, the fluid
in your manual
transaxle doesn’t require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a
fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off,
the vehicle is parked on a level place and the transaxle
is cool enough for
you to rest your fingers on the
transaxle case.
Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the filler plug hole.
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Engine
Type .................................... L4
Compression Ratio ...................... 10.0: 1
Firing Order
.......................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel Delivery
........... Multi-Port Fuel Injection
Piston Displacement
.............. 109 CID (1.8L)
Valve Arrangement
........ Double Overhead Cam
Thermostat Temperature
........... 167°F (76°C)
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque ........... 100 lb-ft (140 Nem)
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning
.............. See the refrigerant
information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
3-Speed
.................. 2.6 quarts (2.5 L) **
4-Speed .................. 3.3 quarts (3.1 L) **
Differential (3-speed only) ...... 1.5 quarts (1.4 L)
Manual Transaxle ............ 2.0 quarts (1.9 L)**
Cooling System
Manual Transaxle
.......... 6.6 quarts (6.2 L)
Automatic Transaxle .......... 6.4 quarts (6.1 L)
Fuel Tank ................... 13.2 gallons (50 L)
Engine Oil (Change w/ Filter*)
... 3.9 quarts (3.7 L)
* When changing the oil filter, additional oil may
be needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
** Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transaxle Fluid” or “Manual Transaxle Fluid”
in
the Index.
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I Short Trip/City Definition I
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use
a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down soonez
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire
Rotation. Air Cleaner Filter Inspection,
if driving
in dusty conditions.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Change (severe conditions only). Automatic
Transaxle Fluid Check (normal conditions).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Spark Plug Replacement. Fuel Tank,
Cap, Cap Gasket and Lines Inspection (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first). Manual Transaxle
Fluid Change (severe conditions only) (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first). Cooling System
Service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ”f)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reach\
es
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any
of these conditions, check the fluid.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T,)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the fluid.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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0 Change automatic transaxle and differential fluid every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly r\
eaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, check the fluid.
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
66,000 Miles (110 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
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