Skylark L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI QUAD 4 (1989)
Engine Oil: All Technical Service Bulletins
Vehicle - Fluid Level General Guidlines
Bulletin
89-0-6
Date
June, ' 89
Ref. No.
89-171-0
Corp. Ref. No.
820201R
SUBJECT:
VEHICLE FLUID LEVELS
MODELS AFFECTED:
ALL 1989 MODELS
This bulletin has been developed to provide technicians with standards for checking fluid levels. These standards are intended for use with any repair
which requires checking, replacing or adding additional fluid. The addition of fluids to components requiring repair is included in the labor time
allowance for that repair. These standards are also to be used during pre-delivery inspection for checking required fluid levels.
ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil level when the oil is warm and vehicle is level. Stop engine, wait five (5) minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Remove
the dip stick, wipe it clean, and reinsert the dip stick ensuring that it is pressed in all the way. Remove the dip stick and inspect the oil level. If the oil
level is within 6 mm (1/4") of the "FULL" line, the engine crankcase is considered "FULL". If below specification, add sufficient oil to bring within
specification.
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Engine oil of correct quality and viscosity must be used. Oil quality ratings are provided on each-oil container. All gasoline powered vehicles require oil
with API service designation of SF/CC or SF/CD, or SG. The SG designation may appear alone, or in combination with other designations, such as
SG/CC, SG/CD, SG/SF/CC. The oil viscosity for the appropriate engine is provided in section 5 of the vehicle owner's manual or section 0B of the
service manual.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the fluid with the vehicle level and the engine not running. Remove the fill cap, which incorporates a dip stick.
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If the fluid is warm to the touch (about 66 C or 150 F), the level should be between the "HOT" and "COLD" marks on the indicator.
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If cool (about 21 C or 70 F), the level should be between the "ADD" and "COLD" marks.
If within specification, do not add additional fluid. If below specification when checked in accordance with the above procedures, add sufficient fluid to
bring within specification corresponding with the fluid temperature.
POWER STEERING FLUID REQUIREMENTS
GM Part Number 1050017 (or equivalent meeting GM Specification number 9985010) power steering fluid.
ENGINE COOLANT
All vehicles use a coolant recovery/surge tank system. Coolant in the system expands with heat and overflows into the recovery/surge tank which is
connected by tubing to the cooling system. When the system cools. coolant is drawn back into the radiator from the recovery/surge tank.
Make a visual inspection of the recovery/surge tank with a cold engine to ensure that the coolant level is at the "FULL COLD" indicator line. If within
specification, do not add additional fluid. If below specification, add coolant to the tank to bring within specification.
After completing a road test, make a second visual inspection of the recovery/surge tank. The coolant level should be higher than the "FULL COLD"
line. This increase in coolant ensures that the radiator is full, and that there is no obstruction in the recovery/surge tank hose or fittings.
Vehicles are produced with a 50/50 ratio of permanent type anti-freeze and water meeting GM specification 1825-M, which provides freeze protection of
