2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN cooling

Scheduled Maintenance
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Long Trip/Highway Definition
Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of
the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled
Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the
vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area
or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City
schedule for these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slower.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Gasoline Engine
Only: Noise Shields Inspection (GVWR above
10,000 lbs. only). Diesel Engine Only: Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection. Diesel Engine Only:
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Diesel
Engine Only: Air Intake System Inspection.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR
or driven under severe conditions or equipped with
diesel engine).
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. 7.4L Gasoline Engine (Except
California): Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
If Equipped: Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Gasoline Engine Only: Evaporative
Control System Inspection. Diesel Engine Only:
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV)
System Check.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Gasoline Engine
Only: Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Gasoline Engine
Only: Spark Plug Replacement. Gasoline Engine
Only: Automatic Transmission Service (normal
conditions). Gasoline Engine Only: Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued)

Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in
the United States.

Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that
gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is
properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or
replace damaged parts as necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.

Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan,
inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook
-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that
gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is
properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or
replace damaged parts as necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.

Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan,
inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook
-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)

Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in
the United States.

Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that
gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is
properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or
replace damaged parts as necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.

Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan,
inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook
-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan,
inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook
-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.

Diesel Engine Only: Check the crankcase depression regulator valve system
for any worn, plugged or collapsed hoses. See service manual.
An Emission Control Service.
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued)

Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in
the United States.
Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that
gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is
properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or
replace damaged parts as necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan,
inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook
-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in
the United States.
Diesel Engine Only: Check the air intake system installation to assure that
gaskets are properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing is
properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or
replace damaged parts as necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
Diesel Engine Only: If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan,
inspect all hoses and ducts for proper hook
-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.