Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to
determine when to
replace
the
air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services”
in
the Index.
Operating the engine with the
air
cleaner
off
can
cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air, it stops flame if the engine
backfires.
If
it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with
it
off,
and be careful working on the engine with
the
air
cleaner off.
NOTICE:
If’
the air cleaner
is
off,
a
backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner
in
place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When
to
Check
and
Change
A
good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both
the
fluid and filter every 15,000 miles
(25
000
km)
if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In
hilly
or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found
in
taxi, police or delivery service.
If
you do
not
use your vehicle under any
of
these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
50,000
miles
(83
000
km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in
the
Index.
regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult,
you
may choose to have this done at your
GM
dealership
Service Department.
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