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Maintenance Schedule
Explanation
of
Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following are explanations of the
services listed in Schedule
I
and
Schedule 11.
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.
ITEM
SERVICE
NO.
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
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-
30 or SAE 10W-30), see
Engine Oil
in the
Index.
the suspension and steering linkage.
Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage.
Inspection
-
For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this
manual. See
Tires,
Inspection
G
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.
2.
Chassis Lubrication
-
Lubricate
3.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and
4.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s)
Inspection
*
-
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.)
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 deteriorated.
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.