GMC SAVANA 1996 Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines I
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust
Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals onlj? sumnariZe mlinterzcrnce services.
Be sure to.follow the complete nzainterzance schedule on
the jollowing pcrges.
I Long Tkip/Highway Definition -- Gasoline Engines I
Follow this maintenance schedule ordy if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule
is true.
Driviizg a vehicle with a fdly warmed engine mder
highway conditions c:a~~ses engine oil
to break
down slowe~:
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Maintenance Schedule
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Drive Axle Service.
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles
(25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only). Thermostatically Controlled Engine
Cooling Fan Check
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs fist).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark
Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only sumnarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the.following pnges.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -= Gasoline Engines I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
f 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 suspenslon, kingpin bushings,
steering linkage and rear driveline center splines.
*:!: Drive axle service:
Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine oil change. At subsequent
oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving
in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Standard Differential -- Check fluid level and add
fluid as needed at every oil change.
If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty use.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Control Service.
footnote ## (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed. **
CI Check axle fluid level and add fluid
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Servic-e.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
9,000 Miles (15 000 ks:)
CI Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
AH Emission Control Service.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed. :$*
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
I7 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Control Service.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed :%:I:
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines A
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
Arz Emission Cotltr-ol Senlice.
footnote ## (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
El Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary. AFI Emission Contd Stjt-vic’o.
0 Check axle tluid level and add fluid
as needed.
**
Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is Noise Emission
Control Ser\*icc_. Applicnble only to vehicles sold irz
the United Stl1te.s.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly. 7his is CI Noise
Emission Corltrol Service. Applicddr onl~ to
\~cl~ic.lcs sold in the United Stcrtes.
DArE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu :e -- Gasoline Engines I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
A11 Emissiou Control Sut-vic*u.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
as needed :K>K
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
At7 Emi.s.sio/l Co\71\-i)l Sc~r~~ic-c.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed :k:3
DATE
ACTUAL MII,EAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed. **
0 Check axle fluid level and add flu id
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BYI
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed. **
I7 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiol~ Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter.
Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only:
Inspect shields and underhood insulation for
damage or looseness. Adjust or replace
as
required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United Stutes.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
An Etnissiorz Control Service.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all hoses
and ducts for proper
hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Be sure
the valve works properly.
This is u Noise
Etnissiou Coutrol Service. Applicable
o~d~ to
whic.les
sold in the United States.
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
33.000 Milt .- (55 000 rn)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An E~nission Con.trol Service.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed.
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0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Control Service.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed.
**
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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