oil filter CHEVROLET C3500 HD 2001 4.G Owners Manual

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
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-5 Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
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-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-7 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-10 Noise Control System
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-11 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
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-15 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
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-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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-20 Manual Transmission Fluid
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-21 Hydraulic Clutch
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-22 Rear Axle
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-23 Engine Coolant
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-27 Radiator Pressure Cap (Gasoline Engine)
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-27 Power Steering Fluid6
-28 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-29 Brakes
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-33 Battery
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-33 Bulb Replacement
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-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-41 Tires
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-51 Appearance Care
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-52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-55 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-58 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-59 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-59 Electrical System
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-65 Replacement Bulbs
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-66 Capacities and Specifications
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-67 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-9 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood, this is what you will see:
A. Battery
B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
D. Coolant Recovery Tank
E. Radiator Pressure CapF. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(If Equipped)
H. Engine Oil Fill
I. Engine Cooling FanJ. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
L. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
N. Underhood Fuse/Relay Center

6-14 Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good
performance and engine protection.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city
maintenance schedule:

Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off
-road frequently.

You frequently tow a trailer.

The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months
-- whichever
occurs first.If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
-- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil.
See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and
disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free
-flowing
oil from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of
oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If you have a problem properly disposing of your used
oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.

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CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can
cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when
you're driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see ªAutomatic
Transmission Fluidº in the Diesel Supplement.
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles (83 000 km).
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at the dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.

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Capacities and Specifications
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in
this manual.
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
Engine TypeVIN
CodeSpark Plug
Gap
ªVORTECº 8100 V8 G 0.060 inches
(1.52 mm)
Wheels and Tires
Model Description Torque
Front 5 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb
-ft (240 N´m)
Rear 10 bolts (5/8 in.)
175 lb
-ft (240 N´m)
Tire Pressure See the Certification/Tire label on
the rear edge of the driver's door
or the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab.
Cooling System Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling
Systemº in the Index.
Engine VIN Quantity
ªVORTECº 8100 G 28.5 quarts (27.0 L)
Crankcase Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough
engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine VINQuantity with
Filter

ªVORTECº 8100 G 6.6 quarts (6.3 L)

Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity
Type Quantity
Front Tank 22 U.S. gallons (79 L)
Rear Tank 18 U.S. gallons (68 L)

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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based on the latest information available at the time of
printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this
manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your GM truck dealer.
These specifications are for information only. If you
have any questions, see the service manual for the
chassis or refer to the body manufacturer's publications.VIN Code G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Filter* PF454. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner Filter* A1300C

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs*** TJ14R
-P15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter* GF626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blades** 22154886. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Type Trico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Length 18 inches (45.0 cm). . . . . .
*ACDelco

part number
**GM part number
***Denso part number
A1301C high
-capacity air cleaner filter.

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off
-road frequently.

You frequently tow a trailer.

If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Rear Axle Fluid Check.
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection. Diesel Engine
Only: Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling
Fan Check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first). Diesel Engine Only: Air Intake System
Inspection. Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km): Diesel Engine Only:
Fuel Cap Replacement, if driving in dusty conditions.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Long Trip/Highway Definition
Follow this scheduled maintenance only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled
Maintenance are true. Do not use this schedule if the
vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area
or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City
schedule for these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slower.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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). Rear Axle Fluid Check. Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection. Diesel Engine
Only: Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling
Fan Check (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Diesel Engine Only: Air Intake
System Inspection.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Rear Axle
Fluid Change with High Speed Use. Fuel Filter
Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
9,000 Miles (15 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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12,000 Miles (20 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 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 axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).

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 States.
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