service interval GMC SIERRA 1994 Owners Manual

GASOLINE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ft
* An Emission Control Service
** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limi\
t recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urge\
s that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded.
t To determine the emissions classification of your engine, refer to “Selecting the Proper
Maintenance Chart” in this section.
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GASOLINE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 13. (continued)
If your driving conditions do NOT meet those specified in “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in this section, use Maintenance Schedule
II (e).
-HE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
)ONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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GASOLINE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 113.
* An Emission Control Service
** See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
$ The California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure to perform this
maintenance item will
not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all re\
commended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and\
the maintenance be
recorded.
t To determine the emissions classification of your engine, refer to “Selecting the Proper
Maintenance Chart” in this section.
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GASOLINE ENGINES WITH LIGHT DUTY EMISSIONS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE I@ (continued)
If your driving conditions do NOT meet those specified in “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in this section,
use Maintenance Schedule II (e),
I I I I I
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER
60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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GASOLINE ENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY EMISSIONS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE lh- (continued)
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (1 00 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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DIESEL ENGINES - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(continued)
If your driving conditions do NOT meet those specified in “Scheduled Maintenance Services”’\

in this section, use Maintenance Schedule II (e).
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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DIESEL ENGINES - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE lh
(continued)
If your driving conditions do NOT meet those specified in “Scheduled Maintenance Services”\

in this section, use Maintenance Schedule
II (a).
THE SERVICES SHOWN ON THIS CHART UP TO 60,000 MILES (100 000 km) ARE TO BE
DONE AFTER 60,000 MILES AT THE SAME INTERVALS.
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Explanation Of Scheduled Mainienance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in the maintenance charts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in this section. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
1. ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE“‘ - ALWAYS USE
SJ3 ENERGY CONSERVING I1 (GASOLINE ENGINE) OR CF-4/SH
(DIESEL ENGINE) QUALITY OILS
OF THE PROPER VISCOSITY.
To determine the preferred viscosity oil for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.
SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30), see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
2. CHASSIS LUBRICATION - Lubricate the front suspension, king
pin bushings, steering linkage, transmission, and transfer case shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, rear driveline center splines and
front axle propshaft splines, brake pedal springs, and clutch pedal
springs at the intervals specified.
If you have a 3500
HD, lubricate the king pins and king pin bushings,
every
1,500 miles (2500 km) for Maintenance Schedule I, or every
3,000 (5000 km) for Maintenance Schedule 11.
Ball joints and king pin bushings should not be lubricated unless their
temperature
is 10” F (-12”C), or higher. When the weather is cold, let
them warm up before lubrication or
they could be damaged.
Also, be sure
to check all the vehicle fluid levels at this time.
3.
CLUTCH FORK BALL STUD LUBRICATION (5-SPEED
MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH DEEP LOW
) - Lubricate the
clutch fork ball stud through the fitting
on the clutch housing.
Lubricant must be added “sparingly” to
the fitting, as only .0066 lb.
(.003 kg) is required to lubricate the ball stud surface. Do not add
lubricant more often than the intervals
in the Maintenance Charts. Too
much lubricant will damage the clutch assembly.
4. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE”’? - Drain, flush and refill system
with new coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
the proper
coolant and mixture to use
in your vehicle.
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.
* An Emission Control Service
?A fluid
loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them
inspected and repaired at once.
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5. AIR CLEANER FILTER REPLACEMENT* - Replace at every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask
your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving
conditions.
6. FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPACK (2-WHEEL DRIVE
ONLY)
- Clean and repack the front wheel bearings at each brake
relining, or at
the specified interval, whichever comes first.
7. TRANSMISSION SERVICE’/-
Automatic Transmission
- Change the transmission fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) for vehicles under 8,600 GVWR or
every 12,000 miles
(20 000 km) for vehicles over 8,600 GVWR if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic.
0 Where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
higher.
Frequent
trailer pulling.
Uses such as taxi, police, delivery or other commercial service.
If the vehicle
is not used mainly under any of these conditions, change
the fluid and filter every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) for vehicles under
8,600
GVWR or every 24,000 miles (40 000 km) for vehicles over
8,600 GVWR see “Automatic Transmission Fluid”
in the Index for
more information.
Manual Transmission - Transmission fluid does not require periodic
changing.
8. CDRV SYSTEM INSPECTION* - Check the Crankcase
Depression Regulator Valve System for any worn, plugged or collapsed
hoses. Have the system checked as described in the Service Manual.
9. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT*$ - Replace the fuel filter at the
specified interval or sooner if clogged.
?A fluid loss
in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them
inspected and repaired at once.
:i: An Emission Control Service
$The California Air Resources Board bas determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item will not
nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion
of the vehicle useful life.
General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance
services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded.
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