1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM fuel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by looking
for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
If you change
your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol
on the
front
of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into
your engine is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTl6RADE EN6lNE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
4
7
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WOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
I SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED
coco
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ~ Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is in your
glove compartment, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi
(420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are
not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor
pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least
every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect.
Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched
into the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this,
Chevrolet will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout
condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km)
of purchase, whichever occurs first.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side)
1
TURN S - HTR ST ECU - IG
IGN D/L
GAUGE CIG FOG OBD
WIP STOP
*I DEF I - UP/
M - HTR
Your fuse block is located below the dimmer switch,
behind the storage compartment cover.
To remove the storage compartment cover:
1. Open the storage compartment door.
2. Lift the storage compartment door cover up.
Fuse Usage
TURN
ECU-IG
ST
S-HTR
IGN
DL
GAUGE
OBD
FOG
CIG
WIP STOP
"1
TAIL
ECU-B
Turn Signals
ABS System, BTSI, Cruise Control,
Cooling Fans
Starting System
Not Used
Fuel Injection System, Charge
Indicator, Air Bag System Power Door
Locks
RKE System, Sunroof, Power
Windows, Rear Defogger, Warning Alarms,
DRL, Gages, Heater,
Generator, Backup Lamps
OBD 11 System
Not Used
Cigarette Lighter, Air Bags, Power
Mirrors, BTSI, Radio
Windshield Wiper System
Stoplamps, BTSI
DEF System, Fuel Injection System
Exterior Lamps, Insmment Panel
Dimming
Air Bag Indicator
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Compartment Fusemelay Block
(Driver's Side)
Most of your fuses are in the engine compartment
fuse block. Some are in three electrical centers in your
engine compartment. These electrical centers also have
relays, circuit breakers and other electrical components.
The larger electrical center in the engine compartment
has a fuse puller located between the EFI and FAN
relays. You can use the puller to remove any fuses.
Fusemelay Usage
FL ABS
ST
MAIN
FL ALT
DOME
[.-I
0 HAZARD
0 AM2
0 HEAD (LH -UPR) HEAD (LH) or
[,,,,I ENGlN
This engine compartment fusehelay block is located
on the driver's side of the engine compartment near
the air cleaner. HEAD
HAZARD
AM2
HEAD (LH) or
HEAD (LH-UPR)
LT-S
HEAD
(RH) or
EFI or F-HTR
HORN
EFI or F-HTR
FAN
No. 1
RDI HEAD (RH-UPR)
ABS System
Starting System (Relay)
Starting System, Headlamps
Charging System,
Cooling Fan
Sunroof, Dome Lamp, RKE
System, Trunk Lamp, DRL,
Radio, Warning Alarms
Headlamp (Relay)
Hazard Lamps
Starting System, Accessories
Left Headlamp (High-Beam)
Charging System
Right Headlamp (High-Beam)
Fuel Injection System
Horn System
Fuel Injection System (Relay)
Cooling Fan (Relay) Cooling Fan
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ................ .97.1 inches (247 cm)
Length
................... 175.0 inches (445 cm)
Width
.................... .66.7 inches (169 cm)
Height
.................... .53.5 inches (1 36 cm)
Tread Front
................... .57.9 inches (147 cm)
Rear
.................... -57.5 inches (146 cm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your dealer.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter .......... GM Part No. 94853522
Battery
............................... .35-60
Engine Oil Filter .......... GM Part No. 25014441
Fuel Filter
................ GM Part No. 94854620
PCV Valve
............... GM Part No. 94853556
Radiator Pressure Cap
........... 15 psi (105 kPa)
Spark Plug*
Denso K16TR11 ........ 0.043 inch (1.1 mm) gap
NGK BKRSEKB-11
..... 0.043 inch (1.1 mm) gap
*Your engine is fitted
with twin ground electrode spark
plugs. Use
only twin ground electrode spark plugs for
better engine performance.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t
know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very
short distances only a few times
a week. Or you may
drive long distances all the time
in very hot, dusty
weather. You
may use your vehicle in making deliveries.
Or you may drive it to work,
to do errands or in
many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people
use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in the schedules in this section.
So please read this
section and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle
uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits, You will find these limits
on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
0 use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
driving limits.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which
of the two schedules
is right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
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