4 service and maintenance – CHEVROLET 2012 Express User Manual

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Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012

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Service and Maintenance

Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi

Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10‑62
.

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Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑7
and Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑10
.

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Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10‑18.

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Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑25
.

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Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10‑93
. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10‑34
.

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Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑56
.

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Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑62
.

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Visually check for fluid leaks.

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Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16
.

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Inspect brake system.

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Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10‑93
.

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Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑16
.

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Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.

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Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.

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Lubricate body components.
See Exterior Care on
page 10‑93
.

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Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10‑33
.

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Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10‑33
.

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Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑33
.

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Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10‑34
.

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Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.

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Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required.

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