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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Engine:
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Lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, exhaust, emissions, diagnosis, overhaul
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Transmission Manual:
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Clutch, gearbox, operation, overhaul, diagnosis
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Transmission Automatic:
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Operation, diagnosis, repair, fluid service
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Drivetrain:
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Driveshaft, differential, axles, U-joints, bearings
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Suspension:
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Front and rear suspension, control arms, ball joints, shock absorbers, springs, alignment
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Steering:
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Power steering system, steering column, linkage, diagnosis
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Brakes:
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Front and rear disc brakes, ABS system, hydraulic lines, calipers, rotors, pads, parking brake
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Electrical System:
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Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instruments, gauges, body controls, wiring diagrams
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Body And Frame:
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Body panels, doors, hood, trunk, convertible top (if applicable), chassis integrity, frame alignment
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Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC:
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Components, operation, diagnosis, refrigerant service, performance checks
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Fuel System:
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Fuel pump, injectors, lines, tank, evaporative emission control
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Exhaust System:
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Manifolds, pipes, catalytic converter, mufflers, hangers
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Safety Systems:
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Airbag system (if equipped), seat belts, SRS components
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Procedures Included
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Maintenance:
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Oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, tune-ups, belt inspections
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Troubleshooting:
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Diagnostic flowcharts, symptom-based troubleshooting for all major systems
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Repair And Overhaul:
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Complete component removal, installation, and rebuilding procedures
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Diagnostics:
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OBD-I (On-Board Diagnostics) code retrieval and interpretation, sensor testing, component testing
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Technical Depth
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Depth:
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Full factory-level repair and diagnostic information
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Detail Level:
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Step-by-step instructions with torque specifications, special tool requirements, and detailed diagrams
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Typically 7,500 miles or 6 months, or as indicated by oil life monitor (if equipped and functional)
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Transmission Fluid Interval Auto:
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Check every 15,000 miles, replace as needed (often recommended every 30,000-50,000 miles)
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Transmission Fluid Interval Manual:
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Check, replace as needed (often recommended every 50,000-100,000 miles)
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Coolant Flush Interval:
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Every 2 years or 30,000 miles
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Fluid Specifications
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Brake Fluid Type:
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DOT 3
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Power Steering Fluid Type:
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Dexron III (or equivalent)
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Known Issues
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Common Problems:
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Early C4s could have optispark distributor issues, some electrical gremlins, potential for aging plastic/rubber components, and exhaust manifold cracking. The 1995 model generally addressed some earlier C4 concerns but thorough inspection is always recommended.
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