1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 321

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer's service department or other qualified service center these jobs. Make sure do any necessary repairs are completed once. at Proper procedures to perform these services may found be in a service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspectl pipes, fittings a l and clamps; replace needed. Clean the outside of the as radiator and air conditioning condenser.To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. Throttle System Inspection Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Repla Boot and Seal Inspection any components that have high effort or excessive wear. Inspect the fi-ont and rear suspension and steering system Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses Brake System Inspection for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses Clean and then inspect drive axle boot seals for the for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafiig, etc. damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and Exhaust System Inspection drums, wheel cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged, missing or brake adjustment.You may need to have your brakes out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions connections or other conditions which could cause a heat result in frequent braking. 7-17