2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE engine oil

Scheduled Maintenance
When the change engine oil message comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the engine oil
life system may not indicate that vehicle service is
necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil
and lter must be changed at least once a year and at
this time the system must be reset. Your
GM Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service
technicians who will perform this work using genuine
GM parts and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset
the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil on page 5-13for information on the Engine
Oil Life System and resetting the system.When the change engine oil message appears, certain
services, checks and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following for
“MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.” Generally,
it is recommended that your rst service be
MaintenanceI, your second service be MaintenanceII
and that you alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases, MaintenanceII
may be required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the change
engine oil message comes on within ten months since
vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceIIwas
performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the previous
service performed was MaintenanceI. Always use
MaintenanceIIwhenever the message comes on ten
months or more since the last service or if the message
has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. Reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-13.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.An Emission Control Service. See footnote †.••
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-58.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transaxle uid level and add uid as needed.•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-22for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-58for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn
the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-78.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the proper
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-22.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM®Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25099149 A1208C
Engine Oil Filter 25010792 PF47
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 52482929 —
Spark Plugs 12568387 41-101
Windshield Wiper Blades
Length
Type24.0 inches (60.0 cm)
Shepherd’s Hook
Wiper Blade (Backglass)
Length
Type16.0 inches (40.6 cm)
Shepherd’s Hook
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock...........2-16
Capacities and Specications..........................5-113
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-20
Carbon Monoxide...................2-22, 2-43, 4-28, 4-41
Care of
Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness...................................5-100
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-122
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-121
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-20
Carrier Assembly-Differential
(Rear Drive Module)....................................5-49
CD Messages...............................3-76, 3-92, 3-108
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-43, 1-44
Chains, Tires..................................................5-75
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-54
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-52
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-45
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-13
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-103
Child Restraints
Built-In Child Restraint..................................1-81
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-60
Infants and Young Children...........................1-56
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children
(LATCH System).......................................1-67
Older Children.............................................1-53
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-69
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Seat Position...................................1-73, 1-75
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-78
Top Strap...................................................1-64
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-65
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-63
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-97
Outside of Your Vehicle..............................5-100
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels............................5-102
Cleaning Built-In Child Restraint Pad................5-100
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses......................5-101
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-106
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-105
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-106
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-106
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-48
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-42
Change Oil Message...................................3-54
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-45
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-34
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-44
Coolant Temperature Warning Message..........3-52
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-43
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-33Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Specications.....................................5-114
Entering Programming Mode............................2-62
Entertainment System....................................3-108
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Erasing HomeLink
®Buttons..............................2-51
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Exiting Programming Mode...............................2-71
Express-Down Window....................................2-25
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-52
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-16
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).........................3-69, 3-81, 3-97
Finding a Station....................3-62, 3-67, 3-79, 3-95
Finish Care..................................................5-101
Finish Damage.............................................5-102
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-122
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
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K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-16
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lamps on Reminder........................................3-17
Lap Belt................................................1-43, 1-45
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-32, 1-46
Last Door Closed Locking................................2-11
Last Door Locking...........................................2-65
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-69
Latches, Side Window.....................................2-25
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-13
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-41
Level Control..................................................4-40
Liftgate..........................................................2-22Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-41
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-43
Brake System Warning.................................3-42
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-41
TCS Warning Light......................................3-43
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-43
Lighted Vanity Mirror.......................................2-26
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-35
Lockout Deterrent...........................................2-65
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Automatic Door...........................................2-64
Door........................................................... 2-9
Last Door Closed Locking.............................2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door................................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Low Fuel Warning Message.............................3-57
Low Oil Pressure Message...............................3-53
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-56
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