check engine GMC SAVANA 1996 Repair Manual

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed.
‘M
I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:^
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
I2 months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emissiorl Control Service.
footnote ## (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed.
**
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter.
A17 Elnissiorl Co~~rol Service.
AIZ Emission Corz~ol Servicv. ?
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0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only:
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.
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.
If your engine has a thermostatically
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system inspection as described in the
service manual.
An Emission Control Service. T
inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and
condition. Check that the purge valve works
properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service. T
0 Conduct evaporative control system
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
A17 Em.issiorl Corztrol Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. WI:
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer
to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVTCED BY: I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Alz Ernissiorl Cmtrvl Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every I2 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed.
**
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is CI Noise Emission
Control Service.
Applicuhle nnly to \xhic:les sold in
the United Stcrtes.
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Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
0 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 (1 Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicuhle only to
vehicles sold in the United Stutes.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Enlissiorz Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Control Service.
footnote # (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed. **
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
c7 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Contml Service.
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is CE Noise Em’ssiolz
Corltml Servic-e. Applicable only tu vehicles sold in
the Urz ited Srms.
0 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 CI Noise
EmissioIg Control Service. Applicable only ro
rvhicks sold in the United Stcrtcs.
I I I I
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I
97,500 Miles (162 500 I;
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Sc‘-ed-de -- Gasoline Engines I ~~ -
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
El Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
CI Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
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 Emissio~? Cor~trol Service. f
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emissiorz Control Seriice.
Arz Emission Corztrol Sul-vice.
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Part €5: Owner Checks and Services
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 the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160,1600
and 10 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut
torque. For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
Engine Oil Level Check
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
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant
mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index
for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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.
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Starter Switch Check
When
you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake”
in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see ”Parking Brake’‘
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake.
try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK
(P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key
to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift
to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You
or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
~ brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
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Engine ........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-54
Cooling System
.............................. 6-66
Exhaust
..................................... 2-24
Identification
........................... 6-60. 6-65
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5-10
Running While Parked ......................... 2-25
Starting Your
................................ 2- I4
Engine Oil
.................................... 6- 1 1
Adding ..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-13
Checking
................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-52
Used
....................................... 6-14
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-24
Fabric cleaning
............................... 6-5 1
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage
................................. 6-57
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 19
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-20
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-49
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4 French
Language Manual
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Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-34
Front Storage Area
.............................. 2-41
FrontTowing
................................... 5-8
Fuel .......................................... 6-2
Canada
...................................... 6-3
.. ...........................
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2-53
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Tankcapacity
............................... 6-67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-62
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-54
Engine
Oil Pressure ........................... 2-52
Fuel
....................................... 2-53
Speedometer
................................. 2-45
Voltmeter
................................... 2-55
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-17
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-26
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-26
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-31
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
.. .................................
On Reminder ................................ 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-61
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