engine coolant CHEVROLET TAHOE 1995 1.G Service Manual

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30,000 Miles (48 000 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).
Drain, flush and refill the cooling system with new coolant (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for
what to use.
An Emission Control Service.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten all hose clamps (except constant tension clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash
the radiator neck. To ensure proper
operation, pressure test the radiator and cap.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.?
0 Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
conditions.
An Emission Control Service. 'k
bearings (or
at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
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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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
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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).
Drain, flush and refill the cooling system
with new coolant (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant'' in the Index for
what to use. An Emission Control Service.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten all hose clamps (except constant tension clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside of
the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the radiator neck.
To ensure proper
operation, pressure test the radiator and cap.
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emission Control Service. *
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Check the crankcase depression regulator valve system for any worn,
plugged or collapsed hoses, See service manual.
An Emission Control
Service.
Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.?
Check
the EGR System (if equipped) (except Code F engine) as
described in the service manual. An Emission Control Service.
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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
See “Tires” in the Index.
0 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 I I
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
17 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.
0 Drain, flush
and refill the cooling system with new coolant (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what to
use. An Emission Control Service.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten all
hose clamps (except constant tension clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside
of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the radiator neck.
To ensure proper
operation, pressure test the radiator and cap.
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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in the Index.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
60,000 Miles (100 000 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).
0 Drain, flush and refill the cooling system with new coolant (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what to use.
An Emission Control Service.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten all hose clamps (except constant tension clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside of
the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash
the radiator neck. To ensure proper
operation, pressure test
the radiator and cap.
first).
An Emission Control
Service.
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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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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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Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-77
Courtesy Transportation
............................................ 8-7
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-78
Cruise Control (Option)
........................................... 2-43
OnHills ..................................................... 2-47
Passing Another Vehicle
........................................ 246
To Erase Speed Memory ........................................ 248
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-47
ToIncreaseSpeed
............................................. 245
ToReduceSpeed
.............................................. 2-46
ToResume
.................................................. 245
ToSet
...................................................... 244
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................. 8-3
Customer Assistance Information
.................................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
................................... 8-1
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System (See “Fuel-Diesel”)
Differential (See “Axle”)
Doors .......................................................... 2-3
Locks
........................................................ 2-6
PanelDoors
................................................... 2-5
PowerDoorLocks
............................................. 2-7
SideDoors
.................................................... 2-3
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate
.................................. 2-4, 2-34
Drive Axle (See “Axle”)
Driving AtNight
.................................................... 4-23
City
........................................................ 4-26
Defensive
.................................................... 4-1
Freeway ..................................................... 4-27
Guidelines
................................................... 4-11
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................................... 4-29
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-28
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
................................... 4-33
SnoworIce
.................................................. 4-31
In Snow (Diesel Engines)
....................................... 2-15
IntheRain ................................................... 4-24
LossofControl
............................................... 4-10
Nightvision ................................................. 4-24
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle
.............. 4-12
Before You
Go Off-Roading .................................. 4-12
After Off-Road Driving
...................................... 4-23
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Through Deep Standing Water ................................... 2-15
Winter
...................................................... 4-31
DrunkenDriving
............................................... 4-2
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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
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............................ 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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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................
FuelGage ...................................................
Oil Pressure Gage .............................................
Speedometer .................................................
Tachometer ..................................................
Tamper Resistant Odometer .....................................
Trip Odometer ................................................
Voltmeter ....................................................
2-79
2-78
2-80
2-68
2-69
2-68
2-68
2-81
Halogen Bulbs (See “Bulb Replacement”)
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-1
Head Restraints (See “Seats”)
Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
.................................... 2-48
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement”)
High Beam Indicator Light (See “Lights”)
High-LowBeamChanger
...................................... 2-38
Reminder .................................................... 2-46
Heatercontrols .................................................. 3-1
RearHeater ................................................... 3-5
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls .................................... 3-2
Rear Air Conditioning ........................................... 3-4
Refrigerant Capacity ........................................... 6-79
Highway Hypnosis (See “Driving-Highway Hypnosis”)
Hitches (See “Towing-Hitches”)
Hood Checking Under, Hood Release
.................................. 6-13
Horn .......................................................... 2-38
Hydraulicclutch ................................................ 6-30
Howtocheck ................................................ 6-31
When to Check and What to Use ................................. 6-31
Hydroplaning (See “Driving in the Rain”)
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-41
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-12
Inflation-Tire Pressure (See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-67
Instrumentpanel ................................................ 2-67
Jacking Equipment Storage ................................... 5.26. 5-40
Jump Starting .................................................... 5-2
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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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