2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER engine oil

Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to change your transmission ¯uid. See
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading.
Notice:Too much or too little ¯uid can damage
your transmission. Too much can mean that some
of the ¯uid could come out and fall on hot engine
part or exhaust system parts, starting a ®re.
Too little ¯uid could cause the transmission to
overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission ¯uid.Check the ¯uid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission
is cool enough for you to rest your ®ngers on the
transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the ®ller plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the ®ller plug hole.
3. If the ¯uid level is good, install the plug and be sure
it is fully seated. If the ¯uid level is low, add more
¯uid as described in the next steps.
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How to Check and Add Fluid
You do not need to check the ¯uid level unless you
suspect a clutch problem. To check the ¯uid level, look
at the markings on the reservoir. If the ¯uid reaches
the MAX line, the ¯uid level is correct.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see
Engine Overheating on
page 5-28.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and the proper
coolant will:
·Give freezing protection down to-33ÉF (-36ÉC)
·Give boiling protection up to 258ÉF (125ÉC).
·Protect against rust and corrosion.
·Help keep the proper engine temperature.
·Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
What to Use
Use a 50/50 mixture ofclean, drinkable waterand
coolant that meets GM Speci®cation 1825-M, which
won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use
a recycled coolant conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825-M with a complete coolant ¯ush and
re®ll. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need
to add anything else.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch ®re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and the proper coolant.
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Cooling System
When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what
you'll see:
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fan{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood
can start up even when the engine is not
running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan. Do not reach through the grill to
release the underhood lever.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don't do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle
should be parked on a level surface.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level
isn't at or above the FULL mark, add a 50/50 mixture
of
clean, drinkable waterand a proper coolant at
the coolant recovery tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25for more information about the proper coolant
mixture.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch ®re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and a proper coolant.
Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
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Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the
brake ¯uid without
taking off the cap.
Just look at the brake ¯uid reservoir. The ¯uid level
should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake
system checked to see if there is a leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the level is above the MIN but not over
the MAX mark.
What to Add
When you do need brake ¯uid, use only DOT-3 brake
¯uid. Use new brake ¯uid from a sealed container
only. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-30.Always clean the brake ¯uid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of ¯uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper brake
¯uid.
Notice:
·Using the wrong ¯uid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system
parts so badly that they will have to be replaced.
Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of
¯uid.
·If you spill brake ¯uid on your vehicle's painted
surfaces, the paint ®nish can be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake ¯uid on your vehicle. If
you do, wash it off immediately. See
Appearance
Care on page 5-85.
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Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Capacities and Speci®cations
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a and Polyalkylene
Glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil with dye0.9 lbs. 0.4 kg
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Re®ll2.6 quarts 2.5 L*
Cooling System 8.5 quarts 8.0 L
Differential
Front
Rear1.1 quarts
2.3 quarts1.0 L*
2.2 L*
Engine Oil with Filter 5.8 quarts 5.5 L**
Fuel Tank 16.9 gallons 64 L
Manual Transmission
Four-Wheel Drive
Two-Wheel Drive1.6 quarts
2.0 quarts1.5 L*
1.9 L*
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Capacities and Speci®cations (cont'd)
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Transfer Case 1.8 quarts 1.7 L
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque
Plastic Wheel Nut Cap Torque73 lbft
Tighten by hand plus
one half turn with wheel
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*Recheck ¯uid level after ®lling. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20orManual Transmission Fluid on
page 5-23.
**When changing the oil ®lter, additional oil may be needed. Recheck the oil level after ®lling. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Speci®cations
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
V6 4 Automatic 0.043 inch (1.1 mm)
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identi®ed below by name, part number, or speci®cation can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 30025009 or equivalent
Engine Oil Filter 91176162 or equivalent
Passenger Compartment Air Filters 91175923 or equivalent
PCV Valve 91176183 or equivalent
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery 3-volt CR2032 or equivalent
Spark Plugs91176020 (NGK IFR5J11/Iridium plug),
91173854 (NGK BKR6E11/Nickel plug)
or 91173855 (DENSO
K20PR-U11/Nickel plug)
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