Maintenance Schedule
Section
A:
Scheduled Maintenance Services
(Cant.)
Explanation
of
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below 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
NO.
SERVICE
1
Engine
Oil
and Filter Change”-Always use
SG
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2
Energy Conserving
I1
oils for proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc.
To
determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30
or
SAE
1OW-30)
see the
Index
under
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage.
ITEM
NO.
SERVICE
3
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque
(3.1L
Code
T
or
M engines only)*-Check the torque
of
the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
4
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index
under
Tires, Inspection
G
Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
NOTE:
To
determine your engine’s displacement and code, see the
Index
under
Engine Identification
*
An
Emission Control Service.
0
The
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty
QY
limit recall liability prior
to
the completion
of
vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be
performed
at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section
E:
Maintenance Record.