1999 CHEVROLET METRO oil filter

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
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-5 Filling Your Tank
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-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-13 Engine Oil
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-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-23 Manual Transaxle Fluid
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-24 Clutch Adjustment
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-24 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-25 Thermostat
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-25 Engine Coolant
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-27 Power Steering Fluid
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-28 Windshield Washer Fluid6
-29 Brakes
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-33 Low Maintenance Battery
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-34 Bulb Replacement
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-35 Headlamp Aiming
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-40 Tires
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-48 Appearance Care
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-48 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-50 Care of the Safety Belts
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-52 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-54 Underbody Maintenance
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-56 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-57 Electrical System
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-60 Replacement Bulbs
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-60 Capacities and Specifications
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-61 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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-61 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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6-11 1.0L L3 Engine
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Hood Prop
B. Engine Oil Dipstick
C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
D. Engine Oil Fill CapE. Radiator Pressure Cap
F. Brake Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Coolant ReservoirH. Battery
I. Main Fuse Box
J. Windshield Washer Reservoir

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6-12 1.3L L4 Engine
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Hood Prop
B. Power Steering Reservoir
C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
D. Engine Oil DipstickE. Engine Oil Fill Cap
F. Electric Engine Cooling Fan
G. Radiator Pressure Cap
H. Brake Fluid ReservoirI. Engine Coolant Reservoir
J. Battery
K. Main Fuse Box
L. Windshield Washer Reservoir

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As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W
-30 if it's going
to be 0F (
-18C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W
-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
ªStarburstº symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20F (-29C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W
-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your dealer is ready to
advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city
maintenance schedule:

Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

Most trips are through dusty areas.

The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months
-- whichever
occurs first.
If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway
maintenance schedule. Change oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 7.5 months
-- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.

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6-17 What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free
-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
1.0L L3 Engine

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90F (32C) or higher.

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at the dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading on
the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.

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*When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be
needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See ªEngine
Oilº in the Index.
**Recheck the fluid level after filling. See ªAutomatic
Transaxle Fluidº or ªManual Transaxle Fluidº in
the Index.
Engine Specifications
Type
VIN Engine Code 6 L3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 L4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order
VIN Engine Code 6 1
-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 1
-3-4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower
VIN Engine Code 6 55 hp @ 5700 rpm. . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 79 hp @ 6000 rpm. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Piston Displacement
VIN Engine Code 6 61 CID (1.0L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code 2 79 CID (1.3L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valve ArrangementIn
-Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
See the refrigerant charge label under the hood for
information regarding refrigerant capacity.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A1203C. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 26R
-50S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter GM Part No. 96068664 or equivalent. . . . .
PCV Valve GM Part No. 96051849. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 13 psi (90 kPa). . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
1.0L L3 Engine AC Type R42XLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.039 to 0.045 inch gap (1.0 to 1.1 mm)
1.3L L4 Engine NGK Type BKR6E11. . . . . . . . . . . .
0.039 to 0.045 inch gap (1.0 to 1.1 mm)
1.3L L4 Engine Denso Type K20PR
-U11 . . . . . . . . .
0.039 to 0.045 inch gap (1.0 to 1.1 mm)

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

Most trips are through dusty areas.

If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
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 sooner.
Short Trip/City 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): Manual Transaxle
Fluid Change (or 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Valve Lash
(Clearance) Adjustment (1.3L Code 2 engine only).
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection (or every
15 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Spark Plug Replacement. Ignition Coil
Plug Cap Inspection (1.3L Code 2 L4 engine only) (or
every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). Cooling System Service (or
every 30 months, whichever occurs first).