2004 CHEVROLET EPICA oil change

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
❑Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
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.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.❑Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you
drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter
may require replacement more often.
❑Replace engine air cleaner filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17for more information.
An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace fuel filter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Inspect drive belts.
❑Drain, flush and refill cooling system. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-19for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and
pressure cap.An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines and solenoid
valve filter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Inspect PCV system.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Change brake fluid (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you
drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter
may require replacement more often.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17for more information.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.)
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
❑Inspect drive belts.
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you
drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter
may require replacement more often.
❑Replace engine air cleaner filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17for more information.
An Emission Control Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑Replace fuel filter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Inspect drive belts.
❑Drain, flush and refill cooling system. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-19for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and
neck. Pressure test the cooling system and
pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect EVAP canister, vapor lines and solenoid
valve filter.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Inspect PCV system.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote †.)
❑Change brake fluid (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
❑Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).An Emission Control
Service.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-54for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
❑Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
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.
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Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-21
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-57
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-60
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-51
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-70
Using the Rear Door Security Lock...................2-10
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-31
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-77
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-77
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-35
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-28
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-14
Visors...........................................................2-14
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-30
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-72
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-19
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................................5-19, 5-30, 5-31
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-58
Replacement...............................................5-59
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-53
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-30
When to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-37
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Window Lockout.............................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
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