CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule II .- Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions I
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Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
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48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
IO” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of
the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whi2hever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control
Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
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0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
driven under
one or more of these conditions:
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the.fluid
and.filter do not require chartging.
0 Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
0
0
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of
the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.""
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each
of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
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17 Check readfront axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.‘k*
Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Etnission Control Service.
0 Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emksion Control Service. -1
0 Inspect fuel tank, lines, rails, injection assembly, cap and cap gasket.
An Emission Control Service.
I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
The services shown in this schedule LLP to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles ( IO0 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
‘:: When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as
often as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
‘k’k Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid 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 adu rlulu as neeaea at
every engine 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 or off-road
use.
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2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each
of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm
up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking. **
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10” F
(-I 2” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items
at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in
the Index.
first).
An
Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each
of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 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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0
0
0
Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight.
Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts
as
necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles
sold in the United States.
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 a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles
sold in the
United States.
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
L
12,500 Miles (20 000 km)
CI
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of
the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
[7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission
shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaf\
t splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12' C), or higher. When weather is cold,
let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of
the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emission Control Service. *
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
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17,500 Miles (28 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10"
F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission Control
Service.
20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10"
F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or
every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.\

0 Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
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0
Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as
necessary.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United States.
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 a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
22,500 Miles (36 000 km)
0
Change engine
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king
pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires”
in the Index.
DATE
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