1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE engine

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Me -:-anism Check
lever is in PARK (P).
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin
to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials
from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service department
or other qualijied service center do these jobs. Make sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive A: 3
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system
for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system.
Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as
open seams, holes, loose
connections
or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace
as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and
pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace
any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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1998 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
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
P.O. 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:
$15.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$1 0.00
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-Discr)
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Glass ................................... 6-51
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-48
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-50
Outside of
Your Vehicle ........................ 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-49
Stains
...................................... 6-49
Tires
....................................... 6-53
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-53
Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
.......... 6-51
WiperBlades
................................ 6-51
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock, Settingthe
................................ 3-9
Coinholder
.................................... 2-70
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-31
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-19
Care
....................................... 3-32
Errors
................................. 3-22, 3-25
Remote
..................................... 3-25
Compact Overhead Console
...................... 2-67
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-34
Content Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-23
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net Side
....................................... 2-73
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-66
Coolant
....................................... 6-21
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-23
Heater, Engine
............................... 2-29
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-18
Whattouse
................................. 6-22 Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-56
Cupholders
.................................... 2-70
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-54
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-53
Damme Running Lamps
......................... 2-61
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-63
Dimensions, Vehicle
............................ 6-66
Door AjarLight
................................... 2-96
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Power Sliding
................................ 2-14
Sliding
..................................... 2-13
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-98
DriverPosition
................................. 1-41
Driver’s Four-Way Manual Seat
.................... 1-2
Driving
City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
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Driving (Continued) IntheRain
.................................. 4-18
On Curves
.................................. 4- 11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-40
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-26
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-37
Night
...................................... 4-16
Through Water
............................... 4-20
Dump and Stow Feature
........................... 1-7
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.................... 2-28
Electrical
System ............................... 6-57
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant
..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-29
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-29
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-9 1
Cooling System .............................. 6-65
Exhaust
..................................... 2-38
Identification
................................ 6-56
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-29
Overheated Protection Operating Mode
........... 5- 13
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Running While Parked
......................... 2-39
Specifications
................................ 6-65
StartingYour
................................ 2-27
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-92 Engine
Oil ............................... 2.95. 6.11
Checking
................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-14
Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-13
WhentoAdd
................................ 6-12
When to Change
.............................. 6-14
Equipment. Adding to the Outside Of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-38
Exit Lighting
.................................. 2-63
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fan Knob. Climate Control System .................. 3-2
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Filter. Passenger Compartment Replacement
......... 6-16
Finishcare
.................................... 6-52
Finish Damage
................................. 6-54
FirstGear
..................................... 2-33
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-34
Folding Driver’s Seatback
......................... 1-3
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-7
FrenchLanguageManual
........................... ii
FrontDoor
..................................... 2-4
Front ParkingEurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-34
Front Seat Storage Bin
........................... 2-71
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Front Seat Storage Net ........................... 2-71
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
Front Towing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-97
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-58
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-9 1
Fuel ....................................... 2-97
Speedometer
................................. 2-85
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................. 2-67
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-66
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Franpis
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-60
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-3 1
OnReminder ................................ 2-60
Wiring
..................................... 6-57
HighLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-54
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4 Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-BeamHeadlamps
.......................... 2-54
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Prop ........................................ 6-9
Release ...................................... 6-8
Horn ......................................... 2-52
Hydroplaning .................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-26
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-32
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-62
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-41
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-78
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-65
Inspections
Brake System
................................ 7-33
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-33
Front Drive Axle Boot ......................... 7-33
Front Drive Axle Seal
......................... 7-33
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-33
Steering
.................................... 7-33
Suspension
.................................. 7-33
Throttle
System .............................. 7-33
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-82
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Cluster ..................................... 2-84
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Light Intensity Control ......................... 2-61
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Instrument Panel Switchbank ...................... 2- 13
Interior Lamps ................................. 2-61
Control
..................................... 2-6 1
Override Switch .............................. 2-62
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-27
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-30
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-8
Battery Replacement
.......................... 2-10
Operation
.................................... 2-9
Resynchronizing
............................. 2- 12
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels CertificatiodTire
............................. 4-30
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-56
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-56
Delayed Illumination
.......................... 2-63
Dome
...................................... 2-64
Exit Lighting
................................ 2-63
Exterior
.................................... 2-60
Illuminated Entry
............................. 2-62
Interior
..................................... 2-61
OnReminder
................................ 2-60
Rearcargo
.................................. 2-64
Underhood
.................................. 6-11
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-7
Lamps
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-36
Liftgate
....................................... 2-20
Lights Lighter
....................................... 2-77
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.52. 2.87
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.89. 4.7
Brake System Warning .................... 2.87. 6.27
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-87
DoorAjar
................................... 2-96
Engine Temperature Warning
................... 2-92
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-92, 6-23
Low Fuel Warning
............................ 2-97
Low Oil Level
.......................... 2-96, 6-11
Low Traction
............................ 2-91, 4-9
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-95
Power Sliding Door
........................... 2-96
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1-36, 2-86
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-93
Traction Control System Warning
........... 2-90, 4-10
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Locks
Automatic Door
............................... 2-6
Cylinders
................................... 7-30
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Check
....................... 7-32
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-30
Lockout Deterrent
............................. 2-7
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Sliding Door Child Security
..................... 2-19
Sliding Door Delayed Locking
................... 2-7
Locks
and Lighting Choices ...................... 2-40
Last Door Closed Locking
....................... 2-6
Sliding Door
................................. 2-14
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