engine CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage by
driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning ashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashers on
page 3-6for more information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in
PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to
FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while
the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement of
the wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces
A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to
remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,
a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution
can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use
spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces. Many
commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to
preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may
permanently change the appearance and feel of your
interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone
or wax-based products, or those containing organic
solvents to clean your vehicle’s interior because
they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in
a non-uniform manner.
Some commercial products may increase gloss on your
instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause
annoying reections in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield under certain
conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,
it may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety belts only with mild
soap and lukewarm water.
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather frequent application may be required.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline
Engine) on page 6-15.
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Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on the inside of the glove box.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-86.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it xed.
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Device Usage
HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector
BODY Body Wiring Connector
DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay
HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1
SPARE RELAY Not Used
CB SEATDriver and Passenger Seat
Module Circuit Breaker
CB RT DOORRight Power Windows Circuit
Breaker
SPARE Not Used
INFOInfotainment Harness
ConnectionUnderhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment
on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
To remove fuses hold the end of the fuse between your
thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-14for
more information on its location.
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*1Fuel Injection Rail #2-Gasoline Engine; Engine
Control Module-Diesel Engine.
*2Fuel Injection Rail #1-Gasoline Engine;
Actuator-Diesel Engine.
*3Oxygen Sensors-Gasoline Engine; Fuel Heater-Diesel
Engine.
*4Oxygen Sensors-Gasoline Engine; Engine Control
Module 1-Diesel Engine.
*5Ignition 1-Gasoline Engine; Engine Control
Module-Diesel Engine.
*6Powertrain Control Module B-Gasoline Engine;
Engine Control Module B-Diesel Engine.
*7Rear Climate Control.
*8Sunroof.
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUGDiesel Glow Plugs and Intake
Air Heater
CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power
HYBRID Hybrid
STUD #1Auxiliary Power (Single
Battery and Diesels Only)/
Dual Battery (TP2). Do not
install fuse.
MBECMid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
Fuses Usage
BLWR Front Climate Control Fan
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical Center,
Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power Outlet—Rear
Cargo Area and Instrument
Panel
STUD #2*Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-lock Brakes
VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability
IGN A Ignition Power
IGN B Ignition Power
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STRTR Starter Relay
INTPARK Interior Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller
Battery Feed
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Fuses Usage
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WS Not Used
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power
Outlet — Console
PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module
ETC/ECMElectronic Throttle Control,
Electronic Brake
Controller-Gasoline Engine,
Fan Clutch-Diesel Engines
IGN EInstrument Panel Cluster, Air
Conditioning Relay, Turn
Signal/Hazard Switch,
Starter Relay
RTD Ride Control
TRL B/U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
B/U LPBack-up Lamps, Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock
Control System
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay
PRIME Not Used
AIRBAGSupplemental Inatable
Restraint System
FRT PARKFront Parking Lamps,
Sidemarker LampsFuses Usage
DRLDaytime Running
Lamps (Relay)
SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay
TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition
HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left
LH HID Not Used
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
RVC Regulated Voltage Control
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right
HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
A/C COMPAir Conditioning
Compressor Relay
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
TCMB Transmission Control Module
RR WPR Not Used
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
Rear Heated Seats,
Universal Home Remote
System
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Fuses Usage
LO HDLP-LT Headlamp Low Beam-Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
CRNK Starting System
LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right
FOG LP Fog Lamps Relay
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn Relay
W/S WASHWindshield Washer
Pump Relay
W/S WASH Windshield Washer Pump
INFOOnStar
®/Rear Seat
Entertainment
RADIO AMP Radio Amplier
RH HID Not Used
HORN Horn
EAP Not Used
TREC Not Used
SBA Supplemental Brake Assist
Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan
Fuse Block
The auxiliary electric
cooling fan fuse block is
located in the engine
compartment on the
driver’s side of the vehicle
next to the underhood
fuse block.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
Fuses Usage
COOL/FAN Cooling Fan
COOL/FAN Cooling Fan Relay Fuse
COOL/FAN Cooling Fan Fuse
Relays Usage
COOL/FAN 1 Cooling Fan Relay 1
COOL/FAN 3 Cooling Fan Relay 3
COOL/FAN 2 Cooling Fan Relay 2
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-15for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.6 lbs 0.73 kg
Cooling System
4.3L V6 Automatic with Front A/C* 14.8 qt 14.0 L
4.3L V6 Automatic with Front A/C** 16.5 qt 15.6 L
4.3L V6 Manual with Front A/C* 15.1 qt 14.3 L
4.3L V6 Manual with Front A/C** 16.6 qt 15.7 L
4.8L V8 Automatic with Front A/C* 15.2 qt 14.4 L
4.8L V8 Automatic with Front A/C** 16.8 qt 15.9 L
4.8L V8 Manual with Front A/C* 15.5 qt 14.7 L
4.8L V8 Manual with Front A/C** 17.0 qt 16.1 L
5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C* 15.2 qt 14.4 L
5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C** 16.8 qt 15.9 L
6.0L V8 Automatic* 16.2 qt 15.3 L
6.0L V8 Automatic** 16.7 qt 15.8 L
6.0L V8 Manual* 16.7 qt 15.8 L
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
8.1L V8 HD Automatic* 25.0 qt 23.7 L
8.1L V8 Automatic* 26.9 qt 25.5 L
8.1L V8 Manual* 27.1 qt 25.6 L
* Engine Fan Driven cooling system
** Electric Cooling Fan system
Engine Oil with Filter
4.3L V6 4.5 qt 4.3 L
4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L
8.1L V8 6.5 qt 6.1 L
Fuel Tank
Short Bed and 2500 LD 26.0 gal 98.0 L
Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete) 34.0 gal 128.7 L
Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD — front 27.0 gal 102.0 L
Chassis Cab 3500 and 3500HD — rear 23.0 gal 87.0 L
Transfer Case Fluid 2.0 qt 1.9 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190Y
After rell, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine coolant so that the uid is within the proper
operating range.
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Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 4.3L V6 XAutomatic
Manual0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
VORTEC™ 4.8L V8 VAutomatic
Manual0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 Z Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 T Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 UAutomatic
Manual0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 NAutomatic
Manual0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 8.1L V8 GAutomatic
Manual0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
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