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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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-12 Engine Oil
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-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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-24 Manual Transmission Fluid
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-26 Hydraulic Clutch
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-27 Rear Axle
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-28 Engine Coolant
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-31 Power Steering Fluid
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-33 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-34 Brakes
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-38 Battery
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-39 Bulb Replacement6
-46 Tires
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-55 Appearance Care
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-56 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-58 Care of Safety Belts
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-58 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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-59 Cleaning a Removeable Roof Panel
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-60 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-61 Cleaning Your Convertible Top
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-62 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
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-63 Underbody Maintenance
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-64 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-65 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-65 Service Parts Identification Label
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-66 Electrical System
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-72 Replacement Bulbs
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-72 Capacities and Specifications
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-73 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case
Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments and specifications
for GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
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.
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Current and 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.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM ± 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover)
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
