GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 39

0-36 Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Normal Vehicle Use
The maintenance instructions contained in this
Maintenance Schedule are based on the assumption
that the vehicle will be used as designed:
• To carry passengers and cargo within the
recommended limitations as indicated on the Tire
Placard located on the edge of the driver's door.
• On reasonable road surfaces within legal driving
limits.
• On unleaded gasoline of the recommended type.
For information on the proper type of fuel to
use, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Maintenance Schedule Intervals
The services shown in this schedule up to 166 000 km
(100,000 miles) should be performed after 166 000 km
(100,000 miles) at the same intervals. The services
shown in this schedule to be performed at 240 000 km
(150,000 miles) should be performed after 240 000 km
(150,000 miles) at the same intervals. ·
For explanations of the maintenance inspections and
services included in this Maintenance Schedule,
refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services.
For additional maintenance inspections and services
which are not included in this Maintenance Schedule,
refer to Inspections and Other Services and Periodic
Maintenance Inspection.
Maintenance Schedule Engine Oil Change
Intervals
This vehicle is equipped with an engine oil life
monitor. The engine oil life monitor will indicate when
to change the engine oil - usually between 5 000 km
(3,000 miles) and 16 000 km (10,000 miles) since
the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the
CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before
5 000 km (3,000 miles).
The vehicle MUST NOT be driven more
than 16 000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months without
an oil change.
The engine oil life monitor will not detect dust in the
oil. If the vehicle is driven in a dusty area, be sure
to change the oil every 5 000 km (3,000 miles)
or sooner if the CHANGE OIL message is displayed.
Footnotes
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
Californlc1 Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item will
not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall
liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful
life. We, however, urge that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated
intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
* This vehicle is equipped with an oil life monitor. For
description and resetting information, refer to Oil
Life Monitor - Engine.
General Information
16 000 km (10,000 Miles)
• Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil
and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life
monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor - Engine.
This is an emission control service.
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• Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven
in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
This is an em.ission control service.
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32 000 km (20,000 Miles)
• Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil
and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life
monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor - Engine.
This is an emission control service. *
• Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven
in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
This is an emission control service.
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48 000 km (30,000 Miles)
• Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil
and filter are changed, reset the engine oil lfe
monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor - Engine.
This is an emission control service. *
• Replace the air cleaner filter.
This is an emission control service.
• Inspect the fuel tanks, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect the fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
This is an emission control service.
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64 000 km (40,000 Miles)
• Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil
and filter are changed, reset the engine oil lie
monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor - Engine.
This is an emission control service. *
• Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven
in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
This is an emission control service.
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80 000 km (50,000 Miles)
• Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil
and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life
monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor - Engine.
This is an emission control service. *
• Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven
in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
This is an emission control service.
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• Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or
higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
If the vehicle is not used under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at
166 000 km (100,000 miles).
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