FLUID CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1995 Owners Manual

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at
the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or u service station attendant to perjorm these
underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant”
in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid
if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
lire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the Certificationire label which is located on the rear edge
of the
driver’s door or
on the incomplete vehicle document in the cab. See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension lnspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs
of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. (On vehicles equipped with manual steering gear, check
for seal
leakage.)
Exhaust System lnspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust
system.
Look for broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could
cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
Accelerator Control System
On gasoline engines, lubricate the pivot at the TBI throttle lever stud with
engine oil.
Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any
cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer
case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and
all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose
at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication
may be required on off-road
use.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Cables
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Engine oil
with the letters CF4SH
is best for your vehicle. However,
if
CF-4/SH is not available, you may
use CF-4/SG or CE/SH or CE/SG
oil. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels
of
quality. They may be listed in
reverse order, SHKF-4 or other
letters such as, SH/CD, CE, CF-4.
To determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s diesel engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water and a good
quality ethylene glycol base
antifreeze or an approved recycled
coolant conforming to GM
Specification 6038-M.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or equivalent
with a complete flush and refill.
Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Power Steering System
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 10500 17 or equivalent).
Manual Transmission (RPO MG5) Synchromesh Transmission
Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
Automatic Transmission
.Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Differential, Standard, Front and
Rear Axle
Differential, Locking
Transfer Case DEXRON@-111
Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120)
or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Engine
oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. I2346003 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC
or GC-LB (GM Part
No. I2346003 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Column Shift Lever and Propeller Chassis lubricant meeting
Shaft requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 12346003).
Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Propeller Shaft SplineKJniversal
Joint
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Engine Oil.
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Gas Line Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM Part
No.
105 2277).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM
Part
No. 1051516).
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Index
A
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supplemental
Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”) Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Air Cleaner (See “Engine-Air Cleaner”)
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
Antenna
....................................................... 3-28
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
............. i .................................. 6-62
Materials Chart
............................................... 6-71
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-9
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tape
............................. 3-27
Care of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-28
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
...................... 3-12
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette ATC System
.................. 3-14
ETR@ AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) ATC System
......... 3-19
Remote Cassette Player
...................................... 3-25
ETR@’AM-FM Stereo Audio System
.............................. 3-10
THEFTLOCK Theft Deterrent Feature
........................ 3-17, 3-23
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................. 3-26
Automatic Transmission (See “Transmission”)
Axle Front (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
LockingRe ar
................................................. 2-25
Rear
........................................................ 6-31
B
Battery ........................................................ 6-45
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 643
Anti-Lock (ABS)
.............................................. 4-5
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Hydro-Boost Brake System (Hydraulic Pump)
...... ......... 6-39
Master Cylinder
.............................................. 6-41
Parking ..................................................... 2-26
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-43
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-44
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid
........................................ 6-42
Trailer (See “Trailer-Brakes”)
Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
............................... 2-21
Wear
....................................................... 6-43
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ............ .......................... 2-10
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Eiectrical System
Engine Add-On
Equipment
........................................... 6-74
Adding Coolant
. Diesel Engine ........................... 5.18, 636
Adding Coolant
- Gasoline Engine .... , .................... 5-1 1’6-35 .
Air Cieaner
Coolant
.........................
Coolant Heater ...................
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages‘
Diesel Heater Output
...............
.
......................
Control Module System ............
........................... 6-25
........................... 6-53
........................... 6-33
.................. 2-19.3-4. 6-19
1
............................ 3-4
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-31
FanNoise
................................................... 5-24
Identification .................................. 6-72.6-73.6-76. 6-77
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
................................................... 5-9
RunningWhileParked ......................................... 2-32
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
................................... 2-13
Starting Your Diesel Engine
..................................... 2-15
Exhaust System
............................................... 6-53
F
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations’’)
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
Fluid Leak Check
..................................... ........ 6-45
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Four-WheelDrive
............................................... 2-33
Front Axle Locking Feature
..................................... 2-35
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-33. 6-32
Canadian
..................................................... 6-5
Diesel
....................................................... 6-4
Filling Your Tank ............................................. 6-11
Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
............................. 6-11
Filter Replacement (Diesel Engines)
............................... 6-9
Gage (See “Gages”)
Gasoline
..................................................... 6-2
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel Engines) .............................. 6-8
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-78
Water in Fuel (Diesel Engines) ............................... 2-70. 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................... 6-75. 6-81
FuseBlock
............................................. 6-766-80
Fuel
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Key Lock Cylinders ......................................... 645. 7.93
Keyless Entry System
............................................. 2-8
Key Release Button
.............................................. 2-12
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificationmire
(See “Certificatioflire Label”)
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
........................ 2-82
Daytime Running Lamps
....................................... 2-49
Dome
....................................................... 2-50
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-82
Reading
..................................................... 2-50
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
UnderhoodReelLamp
......................................... 2-51
Lights
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-70
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-72
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-71
Charging System Warning Light
.................................. 2-75
Check Gages Warning Light
..................................... 2-76
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ................ 2-49, 2-76
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-77
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Low Coolant Warning Light ................................ 2-74, 6-36
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-70
Service Throttle Soon (Light Duty Diesel Engines)
................... 2-73
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-24, 2-77
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
.................. 2-40, 2-78
Water
in Fuel (Diesel Engine) .................................... 2-73
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-37
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders”)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
Luggagecarrier
................................................. 2-85
GlowPlugsLight
............................................. 2-74
Malfunction Indicator (Service Engine Soon)
.................. 2-75, 6-54
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-39
M
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
ConvexOutside
............................................. 2-54
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
................................ 2-54
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass
................ 2-52
Znside
....................................................... 2-52
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Outside ..................................................... 2-54
ModelReference
.................................................. iv
Multifunction Lever
.............................................. 2-39
0
Odometer (See “Gages”) Off-Road Driving (See “Driving-Off-Road Driving with Your Four Wheel Drive
Vehicle”)
Oil Off-Road Recovery
... , ....... I ............................. 4-9
.
DieselEngines ............................................... 6-20
Additives
................................................. 6-24
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”) ToCheck
............................................... 6-21
WhatKindtoUse
.......................................... 6-22
WhentoAdd
.............................................. 6-21
What to Do with Used Oil
.................................... 6-24
Gasoline Engines
............................................. 6-14
Additives
................................................. 6-19
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”)
ToCheck
............................................... 6-15
WhatKindtoUse .......................................... 6-16
WhentoAdd
.............................................. 6-15
Whentochange ............................................ 6-19
What to Do with Used Oil
.................................... 6-20
Owner Checks and Services
...................................... 7-92
Whentochange
............................................ 6-24
P
Parking
Brake (See “Brakes-Parking”)
On Hills (See “Towing-Parking on Hills”)
Over Things That Burn
......................................... 2-30
Passing (See “Driving-Passing”)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”) Power
Door Locks (See “Doors”) Steering
...................................................... 4-7
SteeringFluid
................................................ 6-39
Take-Off(PT0)
.............................................. 4-35
Winches
..................................................... 4-34
7
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-37
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Rear Axle (See “Axle”)
Rear Window Defogger
............................................ 3-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
RecoveryHooks
................................................. 5-40
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Replacementparts ............................................... 6-76
Reporting Safety Defects To
The United States Government (See “Safety Defects”)
Roadside Assistance
............................................... 8-5
RockingYourVehicle ............................................ 5-39
SafetyBelts
....................................................
Adults ......................................................
Center Passenger Position .......................................
Checking Restraint System ......................................
Child Restraints ...............................................
Center Seat Position .........................................
Rear Outside Seat Position ...................................
Right Front Seat Position .....................................
TopStrap .................................................
Where to Put the Restraint ....................................
Children ....................................................
Cleaning ....................................................
DriverPosition ...............................................
Extender ....................................................
LapBelt .....................................................
Larger Children ............................................
1-18
1-21
1-35
1-50 1-41
1-44
1-47
1-42
145
1-42
1-41
1-40
6-66 1-22
1-49
1-35
Lap Shoulder Belt
........................................ 1.22. 1-37
Properwear
................................................. 1-21
Questions
& Answers .......................................... 1-21
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Position .............................. 1-36
Rear Seat Passengers
......................................... 1-36
Reminder Light (See “Lights”)
Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After a Crash
..................... 1-50
Right Front Passenger Position
................................... 1-34
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (&Door Utility Models)
.......... 1-23. 1-39
Use During Pregnancy
......................................... 1-34
Why Safety Belts Work
......................................... 1-19
Safety Chains (See “Towing a Trailer”)
Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
................. 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ......................... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States ........................ 8-4
Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................................... v
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance Record
.......................................... 7- 100
Maintenance Schedule
I
Diesel Engines ......................................... 7-9. 7-62
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions
................ 7-6. 7-35
Gasoline Engines
with Light Duty Emissions ................. 7-4. 7-12
Diesel Engines
........................................ 7-1 1. 7-80
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions
................. 7-5. 7-27
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................ 7-96
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
.............................. 7-97
Selecting the Right Schedule
..................................... 7-3
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
................................. 7-3
When Trailer Towing
...................................... 4-47
Maintenance Schedule
I1
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions
................ 7-8. 7-53
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