Chassis lubrication CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 Owners Manual

If your engine has more than one emissions classification, the classification
is determined by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your vehicle
as shown on the Certification Label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the
Index.
Once you’ve determined your engine type and,
if necessary, emissions
classification, you’ll need
to decide which of the two schedules is right for
your vehicle. See Definitions for Maintenance Schedule I and Maintenance
Schedule I1 following.
Schedule I Definition - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly
important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in
0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off-road frequently.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery
service, police, taxi, or other commercial application.
Schedule I Intervals - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Chassis Lubrication
Drive Axle Service
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining)
(2WD Only)
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Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Timing Check Fuel Tdnk, Cap and Lines Inspection
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Schedule lI Definition - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Follow Schedule 11 orzly if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
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)
Drive
Axle Service
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
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Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Spark Plug Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Front Wheel Bearing Repack
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Engine Timing Check
Schedule 1 Definition - Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty
Emissions
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle:
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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 or use a carrier on top of your vehicle.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery
service, police, taxi, or other commercial application.
Schedule I Intervals - Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty
Emissions
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
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Schedule I1 Definition - Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty
Emissions
Follow Schedule I1 O~IIJ- if none of the conditions from Schedule 1 is true.
Schedule 11 Intervals - Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty
Emissions
Every
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive
Only
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Fuel Filter Replacement
Engine Timing Check
Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
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Schedule I lntervals - Diesel Engines
Every
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection,
if Driving in Extremely Dusty or Dirty
(Off-Road) Conditions
Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
Drive Axle Service
Every 7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Dusty Conditions
At 7,500 Miles (72 000 km) - Thea Every 75,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Intake System Inspection
Every 15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive Only)
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
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Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) Svstem Check
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Evaporative Control System Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(if equipped)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection
Follow Schedule I1
onZy if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
At 5,000 Miles (8 000 km) - Then Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 krn)
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wh\
eel Drive Only)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
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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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