CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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6-67 Wheel Nut Torque
MODEL TORQUE
All
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
ENGINE VIN QTY Without Rear Heater QTY With Rear Heater
ªVORTECº 4300 V6 W 11.0 Quarts (10.4 L) 14.0 Quarts (13.2 L)
ªVORTECº 5000 V8 M 17.0 Quarts (16.0 L) 20.0 Quarts (18.9 L)
ªVORTECº 5700 V8 R 17.0 Quarts (16.0 L) 20.0 Quarts (18.9 L)
ªVORTECº 7400 V8 J 23.0 Quarts (21.8 L) 26.0 Quarts (24.6 L)
After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under ªEngine Cooling Systemº in Section 5.
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
ENGINE VIN Quantity With Filter
ªVORTECº 4300 V6 W 4.5 Quarts (4.3 L)
ªVORTECº 5000 V8 M 5.0 Quarts (4.8 L)
ªVORTECº 5700 V8 R 5.0 Quarts (4.8 L)
ªVORTECº 7400 V8 J 6.0 Quarts (5.6 L)
After refill, the level MUST be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. Variation in oil filter size and oil cooler drainback can cause different fill levels. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
*Add one additional quart for RPO 5Z1 and RPO KL5 Models.

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6-68 Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
TYPE QUANTITY MODEL TYPE
Standard Tank 31.0 Gallons (117.3 L) Passenger and Cargo
Standard Tank 33.0 Gallons (124.9 L) Cab and Chassis
Optional Tank* 55.0 Gallons (208.1 L) Cab and Chassis
* 159º, 177º Wheelbase Vehicles Only.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
EngineªVORTECº 4300
V6ªVORTECº 5000
V8ªVORTECº 5700
V8ªVORTECº 7400
V8
VIN W M R J
Oil Filter PF52 PF1218 PF1218 PF454
Air Cleaner Filter * A917C A917C A917C A917C
PCV Valve CV769C CV769C CV769C CV774C
Spark Plugs
41
-932 41-932 41-932 41-933
Fuel Filter GF481 GF481 GF481 GF481
Radiator Cap RC36 RC36 RC36 RC36
* Replace with AC Air Filter, Part No. A917C and for severe dusty conditions, use AC Air Filter, Part No. 1236C.

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6-69
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
7
-2 Introduction
7
-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
7
-9 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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-33 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7
-48 Part B: Owner Checks and Services
7
-52 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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-54 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
7
-57 Part E: Maintenance Record

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7-2
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet,
or your dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in
this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure to
follow recommended maintenance may not be covered
by warranty.

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7-3 How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:
ªPart A: Scheduled Maintenance Servicesº
shows what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex, so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer's service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance
work only if you have the required know
-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work.
If you want to get the service information, see ªService
and Owner Publicationsº in the Index.ªPart B: Owner Checks and Servicesº tells you
what should be checked and when. It also explains
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
ªPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspectionsº
explains important inspections that your dealer's
service department or another qualified service center
should perform.
ªPart D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
lists some recommended products necessary to help
keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products,
or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the
work yourself or have it done.
ªPart E: Maintenance Recordº is a place for you
to record and keep track of the maintenance performed
on your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts.
They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.

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Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know
exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or
you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many
other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read the
following and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know
that GM
-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine GM parts.The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:

carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's
Certification/Tire label. See ªLoading Your Vehicleº
in the Index.

are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.

use the recommended fuel. See ªFuelº in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules
is right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which
schedule to follow:

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).

Most trips are through dusty areas.

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.

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).
Drive Axle Service (or 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions.
Gasoline Engine Only: Noise Shields Inspection
(GVWR above 10,000 lbs. only). Diesel Engine Only:
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.
(Continued)

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner
Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR
or driven under severe conditions or equipped with
diesel engine).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. 7.4L Gasoline Engine (Except
California): Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
If Equipped: Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Gasoline Engine Only: Evaporative
Control System Inspection. Diesel Engine Only:
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV)
System Check.
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Gasoline Engine
Only: Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Gasoline Engine
Only: Spark Plug Replacement. Gasoline Engine
Only: Automatic Transmission Service (normal
conditions). Gasoline Engine Only: Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.