oil GMC SAVANA 1996 Owner's Manual

What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze that meets
GM Specification
6277M, which won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part
No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change. If you
use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. Adding
only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water,
or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a
50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze.
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Brake Wear
NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops
of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time
your vehicle is moving (except when
you
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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The brake wear warning sound means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work well.
That could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE: I
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result
in costly brake repair.
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Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start
at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing
to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with
a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
Fabric Protection
Your GM has upholstery and carpet that has been treated
with Scotchgard” Fabric Protector, a
3M product. It
protects fabrics by repelling oil and water, which are the
carriers of
most stains. Even with this protection, you
still need to clean your upholstery and carpet often to
keep
it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed
as follows:
I. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
3. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain
if
left on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible.
Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
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Non-Greasy Stains Cleaning Vinyl
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape oiYexcess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area
with a watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 mlj of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. Use warm
water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do
it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a
GM VinyVLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
Cleaning LC ther
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm waler and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a GM VinyVLeather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
Never. use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is
allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.
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Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by
hand may be necessary
to remove residue from the paint
finish.
You can get GM-approved cleaning products
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”
in the Index.)
Your
GM manufactured vehicle may have a
“basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat gives
more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always
use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made
for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish. Foreign materials such
as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their
toll over a period
of years.
You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
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Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep
their luster. Washing
with water is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use GM Chrome Polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim,
if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim.
To avoid
damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam
or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A
coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended
for
all bright metal parts.
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
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I PARTNUMBER I SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE
I050004
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473 L) 1050 I 74 Removes rust and
corrosion
Chrome
Cleaner and Polish
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1050 173 Also removes
old waxes and polishes
Tar and Road Oil Remover
16
oz. (0.473
Lj
IO501 72 Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois
2.75
sq. ft.
I05020
I
6 Ibs. (2.72 kg)
1050429 23
oz. (0.680 L) 1 OS0427 32
02. (0.946
Lj
10502 14
16 oz,. (0.473 L)
I 1051515 I 32 oz. (0.946 L)
I052870
8
oz. (0.237 L) 105291 8**
I6 oz. (0.473 L)
Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish
Spot and stain removal
Vinyl and
Leather Cleaner Exterior cleaner
and polish I
Glass Cleaner Cleans grease, grime and smoke film
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
Spot Lifter Cleans
vinyl, cloth, tires
and mats
Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze
Optikleen For cloth
Wash and Wax Concentrate
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Exterior wash I
Armor All Protector I I I
1052929 I 16 oz. (0.473 L) I Wheel Cleaner I Spray on wheel cleaner
I052930
Cleans
vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L) 12345002**’ Attracts and absorbs soils
Capture
Dry Spot Remover
8
0%. (0.237 L)
I 12345725 I 12 oz. (0.354 L) I Silicone Tire Shine .. . Shines tires - ., - -~ <- - - - ._
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See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
See “Fluids and Lubricants’’
in the Index.
* Not recomrr.,..ded for pigskin suede leather.
**Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. I
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Cooling System Capacity
ENGINE VIN
“VORTEC” 4300 W
“VORTEC” SO00 M
“VORTEC” 5700 R
“VORTEC” 7400 J
QTY Without Rear Heater*
1 1 quarts ( 10.4 L)
17 quarts ( 16 L)
17 quarts (16 L)
23 quarts (2 1.8 L)
QTY With Rear Heater*
14 quarts (13.2 L)
20 quarts (18.9 L)
20 quarts (1 8.9 L)
26 quarts (24.6 L)
After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling System” in Section 5.
*All quantities are approximate.
Crankcase Capacity
ENGINE VIN
“VORTEC” 4300 W
“VORTEC” 5000 M
“VORTEC” 5700 R
“VORTEC” 7400 J
Quantity With Filter
4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
5 quarts (4.8 L)
5 quarts (4.8 L)
7 quarts (6.5 L)
All quantities are approximate.
After refill, the level
MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations” in Section 5.
*Add an aS;lditis.ad quart (1 L) for RPO 5ZI and RPO KL5 Models.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
TYPE
Standard Tank
Cutaway Standard Tdnk
Cutaway Optional Tank
All quantities are approximate.
QUANTITY
3 I gallons (I 17.3 L)
35 gallons (132 L)
55 gallons (208.2 L)
Normal Rc --' :ermt Parts
Engine "VORTEC" 4300
VIN W
Oil Filter PFS2
Air Cleaner Filter'l'
A9 17C
PCV Valve CV789C
Spark Plugs
4 1-932
Fuel Filter GF48 1
Radiator Cap RC36 VORTEC"
5000
M
PF1218
A9 17C
cv774c
4 1-932
CF48
1
RC36
'"For severe dusty conditions, use AC Air Filter, Part No. 1236C. "VORTEC"
5700 "VORTEC" 7400
R J
PF1218
PF1218
A9 17C A917C
cv774c cv774c
4 1-932 4 1-932
GF48
1 GF48 I
RC36 RC36
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
IMPORTANT.
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This section covers the maintenance required for your
vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supple~nents your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty
and Owner Assistance hooklet, or your
GM deuler for detuils.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle
in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase
the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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Maintenance Schedule
Short TripKity Definition -- Gasoline Engines i
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions 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 j.
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow
a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
You frequently tow
a trailer or us-e a carrier on top of
your vehicle. (With some models, you should never
tow
a trailer. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.)
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Drive Axle Service (or
3 months, whichever
occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20
000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions. Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 Ibs. only). Thermostatically Controlled Engine
Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each
brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR
or driven under severe conditions only).
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