check engine light GMC SIERRA 1995 User Guide

To Check Coolant
A CAUTION:
Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and
radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out
and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
-
even a little - when the engine and radiator are hot.
When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD mark, or
a little higher.
If this light comes on, it means you’re low on engine coolant.
To Add Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper mix ut the surge tmk, but only
when the engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index for the proper fill procedure.
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and
it will burn if the engine
parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working
condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive
very short distances only
a few times a week. Or you may drive long
distances all the time
in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many
other ways.
Because
of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance
needs varv.
You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than
you‘ll find
in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and
note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good condition. see your GM dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and
when
you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs,
you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people
will perform the
work using genuine
GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in Part D. 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.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s CertificatiodTire label. See “Loading
Your Vehicle“
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfxes within legal driving limits.
are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See “Off Road
Driving With Your Four-wheel Drive Vehicle”
in the Index.
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in the index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
The proper maintenance schedule for your vehicle depends on which engine
you have
in your vehicle and how you use your vehicle.
Gasoline engine vehicles and diesel engine vehicles have different
maintenance requirements.
If you have a diesel engine, follow a schedule
designated for diesel engine vehicles only. If you have
a gasoline engine.
you must first determine whether your engine has
a light duty or a heavy
duty emissions classification. Follow a maintenance schedule designated
for
for your engine. See “Engine Identification” in the Index to find your
engine‘s emission classification.
c easoline engines with the emissions classification (light duty or heavy duty)
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Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement
Clutch
Fork Ball Stud Lubrication (5-Speed Manual Transmission With
Deep-Low Only)
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only)
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Engine Timing Check
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Schedule 11 Definition - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Schedule I1 Intervals - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Every
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
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Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) System Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(if equipped)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection
Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light
Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (1 00 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
3 The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We,
however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
:$* Drive axle service:
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid
as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain
fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 kmh)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
[7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Sen7ic.e.
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
(-1 2" 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
C Check rear/front axle fluid level and add -fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. *'*
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
iI Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
AI? Emission Confro1 Ser\lic.e.
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" E
(,-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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light
Duty Emissions ~~~~ ~~ ~ ~
(Continued)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 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 IO" 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 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
*'g
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
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 lung 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY: I
15,000 1 Ies (25 000 km)
0 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
(-1 2 O 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Continued)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
I H I
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
ll Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Corltrol Service.
IJ 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
c3 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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D Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule 1 - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emissiot~ 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
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
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
AJ~ Emission Control Senice.
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
(-1 2" 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle
fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
a Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months. whichever occurs
first).
Arz Enzissiorz 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 pe,dal 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
6 months. whichever occurs first).
Ll Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.:!::':
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Euzission Corltrol 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
4 months. whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.'+:+
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