1998 CHEVROLET TRACKER radiator

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If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair
cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mixture can
freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times
a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
I NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
Checking Coolant
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
LOW, or a little higher. When your engine
is warm, the
level should be up to FULL, or
a little higher.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper coolant
mixture
at the coolant recovery tank.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids
to blow out and burn you
badly. With the coolant
recovery tank, you will
almost never have to add coolant
at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap
-- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful
not to
spill it.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on
a hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap
*
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 13 psi (90 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant
loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an AC' thermostat
is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system
or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should
be at the MAX mark.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacement Bulbs
Back-up Lamp .......................... 1156
Dome
........ GM Part No. 9605 1559 or equivalent
Front Parking and Turn Signal
........... 1157 NA
Headlamp (Halogen)
................. HB19004
Rear Hazard and Turn Signal
............... 1156
Rear Parking and Stop
.................... 1157
Sidemarker
.............................. 194
Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type Compression Ratio
Firing Order Horsepower
Fuel Delivery
Piston Displacement
Valve Arrangement
AC Belt Tension
LJ4
9.5: 1
1-3-4-2
95
Fuel Injection
97 CID (1.6L)
In-Head
“V” Type
Deflect Belt 0.24-0.3 inch
(0.6-0.9 cm)
@ 22 lbs.
( 10 kg) Pressure Fan Belt Tension Deflect Belt 0.24-0.32 inch
Inspection (0.6-0.8 cm)
@ 22 lbs.
Fan Belt Tension Deflect Belt 0.20-0.28 inch
Replacement
(0.5-0.7 cm) @ 22 lbs.
Thermostat Temperature 1 80°F (82
O C)
Specification (10
kg) Pressure
(10 kg) Pressure
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter
Battery
Engine Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
PCV Valve
Radiator Pressure
Cap
Spark Plug 13780-58B20
26R-50s
GM Part
No. 25014441
AC Type GF571
GM Part
No. 96058079
or equivalent
13 psi (90 Wa)
NGK: BKR6E
ND: k2OPR-U
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
An Emission Control Service.
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, 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 c\
ooling system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Replace spark plugs.
I DATE I
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
(Continued)
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter 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.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- 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, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the c\
ooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plug wires (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first),
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, w\
hichever occurs
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter 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, change the fluid
and
filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
17 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occur\
s
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. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
(Continued)
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). \
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- 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, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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. (See footnote“f)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
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