power steering fluid CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997 Owners Manual

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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6-30
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6-32 Service
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
Fuels
in Foreign Countries -- Gasoline
Engines
Filling Your Tank
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Axle
Four-wheel Drive
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
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6-53
6-56
6-57
6-59
6-60 6-6 1
6-62
6-67
6-69
6-70
6-72 Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Care of the Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Replacement Parts
Air Conditioning Specifications
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A. Battery
B. Air Cleaner
C. Radiator Cap
D. Coolant Recovery Tank
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
F. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
H. Fan
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
J. Engine Oil Fill
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
M. Fusemelay Center
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A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C.
Air Cleaner
D. Radiator Cap
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
F. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
H. Engine Oil Fill
I. Fan
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
M. FuseRelay Center
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Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise.
A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with
a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL
COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level
up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
If you will be
operating your vehicle
in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
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Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
14 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Front and
Rear Comfort Controls, Instrument
Switches, Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
A
B Front and Rear Turn Signals,
Back-up
Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
Radio (Ignition)
4WALNCM, ABS, Cruise Control
Radio (Battery)
PRNDL, Automatic Transmission, Speedometer, Check Gages,
Warning Lights
Variable Effort Steering
Not Used
Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp,
TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine)
Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
Power Windows
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center
The underhood fusehelay center is located in the rear of
the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir.
Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted to the interior fuse block. To
remove fuses if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
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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 Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUID/LUBRICANT
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.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOLa or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
(silicate-free) coolant. See
“Engine Coolant” in the Index.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
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Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
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Odometer ........................ ........ 2-63
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-63
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4-14
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 1 1
Opener, Garage Door ............................ 2-48
Overdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 19
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 11
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-43
Owner Publications, Ordering
................ 8- 11, 8- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-14
Paint Spotting. Chemical
. . ................. 6-59
Park Automatic Transmission
..................... 2- 17
Shifting Into ................................. 2-26
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-11
Brake ...................................... 2-25
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-11
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-53
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-3 1
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power Auxiliary Outlet
.............................. 2-59
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Lumbar Adjustment
............................ 1-4 Option Fuses
.............................. 6-63
Remote
Control Mirror ........................ 2-47
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-30
Take-Off .................................... 4-55
Winches
.................................... 4-55
Windows
................................... 2-31
Power Lumbar Adjustment
........................ 1-4
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-30
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts ............... 6-58
PTO
......................................... 4-55
Publications, Service and Owner
.............. 8- 11, 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-29
Radio Reception
................................ 3-28
Radios
........................ 3-1 1.3-13. 3.15. 3.20
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-30
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-43
Rear Axle
....................................... 6-24
Child Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Lamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-43
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-40
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-45
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-39
Window Defogger
............................ 3-10
Windshield Washer ........................... 2-36
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