Like most cars, the Chevrolet Cavalier needs a tuning at appropriate intervals to keep the engine running smoothly and effectively. The Cavalier's tuning consists of cleaning the battery and changing the spark plugs, spark plug wires, oil, air filter and fuel filter. After a tuning has been performed in the car, it continues to perform regular maintenance as recommended by Chevrolet. Maintenance intervals can be found in the owner's manual.
Replace spark plugs
Open the hood and put it in place with the rod to support it. Starting with the first spark plug on the driver's side in front of the motor, pull the spark plug wire.Insert a plug from the spark plug onto the spark plug and turn the cap counterclockwise with a wrench until the spark plug is loose. Remove the plug and finish loosening the spark plug with your fingers. Remove the Plug and Descártalo.
Screw the new spark plug into the spark plug hole and tighten the plug firmly down with the socket wrench. Do not overtighten the spark plug.
Push the spark plug wire onto the new spark plug cap. Move the remaining spark plugs and repeat the same process for replacing spark plugs one by one until all spark plugs have been replaced.
Replace the spark plug wires
Remove the spark plug wire from the front spark plug on the driver's side of the motor. Pull the other end of the connection plug into the distributor cap.Match the old spark plug wire with one of the new spark plug wires to locate the same size of the plug cable. Push the spark plug wire over the spark plug cap until it locks.
Push the other end of the spark plug into the connection on the distributor cap.
Move the remaining spark plug wires and repeat the same process.
Inspect all connecting cables to make sure they are connected to the spark plugs and the top of the distributor cap.
Change the oil
Place a drip tray under the drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan.Loosen and remove the drain plug from the oil collector with a ratchet and a pipe wrench. Once the plug is loose, it ends up loosening the plug with your fingers. Place the connector on the side.
Allows all oil to drain from oil sump. Screw the plug into the oil tank and tighten the plug with the socket wrench. Do not overtighten the plug.
Move the drip tray under the oil filter. Loosen and remove the old oil filter from the bottom of the motor. Discard the filter used in the drip tray. Screw the new oil filter into the corresponding casing. Once the filter is tight, turn three-quarters of a turn for proper seating.
Go to the top of the engine and remove the oil rod. Place the long neck funnel into the dipstick tube. Fill the engine with oil. Remove the funnel and re-insert the rod. Turn the engine for about 30 seconds and turn the reverse motor back on. Check the oil level with the dipstick. Add oil if necessary so that the oil level reaches the full mark on the rod.
Replaces air and fuel filters
Locate the air filter box at the top of the engine. Open the lid and put on top of the motor.Remove the old air filter out of the box and place the new. Re-connect the cover.
Unscrew gas cap to relieve fuel filter pressure. Slide under the back of the Cavalier and locate the filter behind the gas tank. The filter has a thread on the fuel line at one end and another quick-connect line at the opposite end of the filter.
Place the drip tray under the fuel filter. Remove the quick connect attachment by sliding the end of a disconnect tool at the end of the fuel line. Press the end of the tool into the fuel line and hold firmly with one hand. Use the other hand to pull the fuel line from the filter. Loosen and unscrew the other line with a wrench.
Remove the fuel from the old filter outside the holder and place it in the drip tray. Insert the new filter into the bracket. Push the quick-connect fuel line into the end of the filter until it snaps into the filter port. Screw the fuel hose into the other filter and tighten the line with a wrench. Re-screw the fuel cap back into the gas tank.
Turn the ignition key to the accessory position for about five seconds and then back off. Repeat this three times. Turn the engine in the fourth turn and let the water run for about 30 seconds. Turn off the engine and inspect the new fuel filter for leaks.
Cleans the battery
Loosen and remove all wires from the battery with an adjustable wrench.Clean battery terminals and battery cable connections thoroughly with a battery post-cleaner tool.
Cleans excess battery chips with a clean rag. Re-connect the battery wires to the terminals and tighten each wire with the adjustable wrench.
Tips
Replace all necessary parts or maintenance at recommended intervals to keep the engine running properly.
Warning
Never smoke while replacing the fuel filter or cleaning a battery. Use safety goggles and protective gloves when cleaning the battery and replacing the fuel filter.