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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
(Cont.)
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the services
listed in Schedule I and Schedule
I I .
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are
listed in Section D. Make sure whoever
services your vehicle uses these. All parts
should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine's
displacement and code, see
"Engine Identification" in the
Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1
Engine Oil and Filter Change*
-
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper
viscosity. The "SH" or "SG"
designation may be shown alone
or in combination with others,
such as "SH/CD," "SH, SG,
CD," "SG/CD," etc. To deter-
mine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle's engine (e.g., SAE
ITEM
NO.
2
3
4
SERVICE
5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see
"Engine Oil" in the Index.
Chassis Lubrication
-
Lubricate
the suspension and steering
linkage. Lubricate the
transmission
shift
linkage.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and
InsDection
-
For proper wear
and maximum tire life, rotate
your tires following the
instructions in this manual. See
"Tires, Inspection and Rotation"
in the Index. Check the tires for
uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment.
Check for damaged wheels also.
Engine Accessorv Drive Belt!s)
InsDection
-
Inspect the belt(s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as
needed. (Belts can have many
small cracks in individual ribs
without affecting performance.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5
Cooling: System Service*
-
Drain, flush and refill the system
with new or approved recycled
coolant conforming to GM
Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as
specified. See "Coolant" in the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and
maintains proper engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they
are cracked, swollen or deterior-
ated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the pressure
cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation,
we recommend a pressure test of
both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
*
An Emission Control Service.
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