Chevrolet S10 1998 User Manual

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services”
in the Index.
Operating th, dnginc .Ah 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 .cotild be .burned. Don? 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:f?re. And, dirt can easily- get
into your engine, which
will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner inplace when you’re drfving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission-fluid
level kwhen.
the. engine oil is changed.
Change
both the fluid, and filter every 15,OO.O miles
(25 -000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under .one-or
more .of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing .frequent trailer towing,
Us - - such as fo.und.in taxi, - 1ice:Qr de1ivery:semice.
If you do not us.e 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 reaches190”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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Chevrolet S10 1998 Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	S10 1998
Category	Automobile
Language	English