2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 363

Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. # Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage, parking brake cable guides, propshaft splines, universal joints, constant velocity joint and brake pedal springs. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-31. ** Drive axle service. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-32 for proper lubricant to use: 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ❑ Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) ❑ Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See Footnote **.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-74 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) • Check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km). • If your vehicle has a locking differential, drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change. • More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road use. 6-7