1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE fuel

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE YlSCOSlTT GRADE ENGINE OILS
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by loolung 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.
b _- 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:
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE YlSCOSlTv GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
1 WEATHER
I- SA€ I 1OW-30
COLD
I WEATHER
DO NOT USE SA€ 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Certificatioflire label, which is on the rear edge of
the driver’s door, 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:
0 Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
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If your tires have too much
air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
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 kPa).
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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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas
of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
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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Mini Relays
9-COOL FAN RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
10-COOL FAN 2 LH FAN 2
1 1 -1GN MAIN
FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN l-U/H,
INS, ELEK IGN, TCC
12-COOL FAN
1 RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
Micro Relays
13-AIC CLU
A/C Clutch
14-FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
15-FFMP SPD Not Used
cow
16-HORN
17-FOG LAMP
Mini Fuse
18-INJ
19-SPARE
20-SPARE Horn
LH Fog
Lamp, RH Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
Fuel Injectors 1-6
Not Used
Not Used
Mini Fuse
21-IGN1-UH
22-SPARE
23-SPARE
24-SPARE
25-ELEK IGN
26-SPARE
27-Bh-J LAMP
28-NC CLU
29-RADIO Evaporative
Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors
1 and 2, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Ignition Control Module (ICM)
Not Used
Transaxle Range Switch to
Back-up Lamps
A/C CLU Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear
Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door
Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft
Deterrent Shock Sensor
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Mini Fuse
30-ALT SENSE
3 1 -TCC Generator
Automatic
Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch
to PCM
32-FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
33-ECM SENSE Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34
35-FOG LP
36-HORN
37-PARK
LP
38
39
40
Not Used
Fog Lamp Relay
Horn Relay
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps
and
I/P Dimmer Switch
Theft-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
Not Used
Not Used
Mini Fuse Puller
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Front ParkingRurn Signal Lamps
........... 3157NA or 3157 NAK
Front Sidemarker Lamps ................... 194
Stop/Tail (Top) .......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top) ..................... 3156
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top)
............. 3156
Tail (Bottom)
........................... 3057
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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 8 quarts (7.5 L)
Cooling System
With A/C .................... 9.6 quarts (9.1 L)
With Rear Climate Control or
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Fuel Capacity
Rear Heater ................ 11.9 quarts (11.3 L)
Filter Change ............... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
StandardRegular .............. .20 gallons (76 L)
OptionaVExtended ............. .25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning* . . See Refrigerant
Label under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information label
on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 1 gallon (0.37 L)
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in
this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When
adding,
be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as
recommended in
this manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code ........................... E
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
EngineType
.............................. V6
Horsepower ............................. 180
Thermostat
Temperature
Specification
................... 195 “F (91 “C)
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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:
cany passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Certificatioflire label. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
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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Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Definition 1
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 krn).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
your vehicle.
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 soonex
Short TripKity 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.
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger
Compartment
Air Filter Replacement.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Service (severe conditions
only).
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
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