Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.

6-2

Service

6-3

Fuel

6-5

Fuels in Foreign Countries

6-6

Filling Your Tank

6-8

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

6-8

Checking Things Under the Hood

6-11

Engine Oil

6-16

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

6-17

Automatic Transmission Fluid

6-20

Manual Transmission Fluid

6-21

Hydraulic Clutch

6-22

Rear Axle

6-22

Four-Wheel Drive

6-24

Engine Coolant

6-27

Radiator Pressure Cap

6-28

Power Steering Fluid

6-28

Windshield Washer Fluid

6-30Brakes

6-34Battery

6-35Bulb Replacement

6-42Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

6-44Tires

6-53Appearance Care

6-53Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

6-56Care of Safety Belts

6-57Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

6-61GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

6-62Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

6-62Service Parts Identification Label

6-63Electrical System

6-72Replacement Bulbs

6-72Capacities and Specifications

6-73Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Chevrolet 2001 manual Service and Appearance Care