Maintenance Schedule - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1971 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
This section contains a complete summary of the scheduled maintenance recommended for your vehicle.
Interval
Every 6,000
miles or 4
months, which-
ever occurs
first
Service To Be Performed
• Change engine oil (normal passenger car serv-
Ice'). Not to exceed 6,000 miles.
• Lubricate front suspension and steering link-
age.
• Check front suspension and steering system.
• Check brake lines and hoses.
• Check all lubricant and fluid levels (power
steering pump, brake master cylinder, trans-
mission, rear axle, radiator, battery).
• Check Power Steering lines and hoses.
• Check manifold heat control valve.
• Hood latch lubrication.
• Lubricate transmission floor shift linkage.
• Check throttle and parking brake linkage and
body parts.
• Check emission control items at first oil
change (adjust engine idle speed, dwell, igni-
tion timing.)
• Check exhaust system for proper mounting,
leaks, and missing or damaged parts.
Interval
Every 6,000
miles or 4
months, which-
ever occurs
first
Service To Be Performed
• Check air conditioning system hose connec-
tions, refrigerant charge and for refrigerant
leaks.
• Tire and wheel condition inspection.
• Inspect accessory drive belts.
• Inspect crankcase ventilation filter (located in
air cleaner).
• Lubricate parking brake pulley, cables and
linkage.
At first • Set idle speed, ignition timing, and dwell to
oil change speCifications.
At first oil • Change engine oil filter.'
change and
every second
oil change
thereafter
Every 6,000 • Rotate tires.
miles
'Service more often during severe operating conditions as outlined under Service and Maintenance.
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