1998 CHEVROLET S10 maintenance

After Off-Raad Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has colkcted on the
underbody,
chassis .ox under the hood. These
accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
c-learied and checked. These substances
c.an cause
glazing and uneven braking. C,heck the. body structure, steering, suspension,
wheels; tires and exhaust system
for damage. Also, check the fuel lines -and cooling
system
for any leakage+
Driving at Night
Your vehicle will require more frequent.serv;ice due to
off-road use. Refer to -the Maintenance Schedule for
additional information.
Nigbt driving is more
dmgerms than day.driving. One
reason
is that some- drivers are likely to be impaired -- by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision nroblems, or by fatigue.
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Air Cleaner
2,ZL Engine
To .fernme this air cieaner, remove the. wing nuts that
hold the cover
on. Remove the cover and lift out the
air filter.
Insert
a new air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover?
Tighten the. wing nuts to hold the cover in place.
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“VORTEC” 43.00 Engine
To remove this air cleaner, remove the wing nuts that hold
the cover
on. Remove the cover and lift out the air filter.
Insert a new
air filter, then replace the air cleaner cover.
Tighten the wing
nuts to hold. the cover in place.
Re€er to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace ,the air Tilter.. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services”
in the Index.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services”
in the Index.
Operating th, dnginc .Ah the air cleaner off can
cause
you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not .only cleans the .air, it stops flame if .the, engine.
backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires,
you .cotild be .burned. Don? drive with
it off, and:be. careful working on the engine with
the
air cleaner off:
NOTICE:
If ‘the air -cleaner .is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine:f?re.
And, dirt can easily- get
into your engine, which
will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner inplace when you’re drfving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission-fluid
level kwhen.
the. engine oil is changed.
Change
both the fluid, and filter every 15,OO.O miles
(25 -000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under .one-or
more .of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing .frequent trailer towing,
Us - - such as fo.und.in taxi, - 1ice:Qr de1ivery:semice.
If you do not us.e your vehicle under any of these
conditions,, change
the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles -(83 000 km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index..
regularly reaches190”F
(32°C) or
higher.
How .to Check
Because this, operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have-this done at your GM-dealership
Service Department.
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How to Check Lubricant What to use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See ‘‘Recomrnende,d Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
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Wow to Check Lubricant Front Axle
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need
to add some lubricant-. Add enough.lubricant
to raise the levell to.
the bottom of Ithe fillex plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the M:aintenance Schedule to determine what
kidof lubricant
to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants’9
in thdndex.
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often
to check.the lubricant and when to change it. See.
“Schedul.ecl Maintenance Services” in
the Index.
How to Check Lubricant
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If the level is below -the bottom of the filler plug hole,
y.ou- may need
to actd some lubricant.
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When the differential is cola, aaa enough lubricant
raiise. the level to 1/2 inch
(1 2 .m) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is’ at operating. temperature.
(warn), add enough lubricmt to raise the level to the
b-ottom of the filler plug hole.
what to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule. to determine what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended. Fluids and
Lubricant$’
in the Index.
Engine Coolw
The mob- -s stem in y,our-vehicle i.s filled with
DES-COUL engine coolant. This c:oolant.is devigned
to. remain in your vehicle for 5: years or 150,OO.Q miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs, first, ifyou add,only
DEX-COOL’ extended lifecoolant.
The
following. expl.&s your cooling system and hcwto
add:cool&tt
whenit is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine. Overheating” .in
the Index.
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A 5-0/56mm~ure -or ner and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to- -34O.F (-37 O C>.
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and cormsim.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
a Let the waning lights and gages, -work as
they ‘should.
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NOTICE:
When addmg coolant, it-is important that you .me
on~y DEX-COOL@- (silicgtelfree) coolant.
.If c-oolant other than DEX-COOL isladded to the
system, premature engine, heater core .or
radiator corrosiron may result. In addition,. the-
engine coolant
will require-change sooner - at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage -caused
by the use
.of coolant other than UEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle. warranty.
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Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting
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Whee
Wkel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . 100 lb-ft (140 Nm)
Tire Pressure. . . See: the.Certification/Tire label. See
“Loading .Your .Vehicle’” in the Index-
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts-
Autgmatic Transmission.
Filter
Kit
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter
Windshield Wipe ,lades
2.2L
10182377
PF47
A1 16.3C
N/A
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