coolant level 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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NOTICE:
Your surge tank pressure cap is a unique 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap for use with surge tank cooling systems only.
It must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible
engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line up with the top tube of the coolant surge tank.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops the flow
of coolant through the
radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an AC@ thermostat is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe \
the
dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then
remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dips\
tick.
The level should be at the
FULL COLD mark. Add enough fluid to bring
the level
up to the mark.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired.
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
c;
0
0
0
il
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 tnonths. whichever occurs
first).
AI? 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Check rear/fi-ont axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant
-\;elociry joint5 and axle seals for leaking.';'';'
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emissiolz Comrol Ssrvice.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See "Engine Coolant"
in the lndex for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
,411 Erltission Control
Service.
Replace spark plugs. AI? Emission Control Service..
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
Arz Emission Colztrol Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks . Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
A17 E~nission Control
Service. -i-
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0
0
0
0
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*’*’
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every
24 months, 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.
AI1 Emissiorr Cor?tro/
Se n?ic.e.
Replace spark plugs. Au Emissiorz Control Senice.
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emissiorl Cofltrol Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL
MILEAGE I
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An EmissioM Control SorLice.
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).
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Maintenance Schedule I1 - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Continued)
E Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.:!::!:
3 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE L
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0
n
C
El
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 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).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.'%*
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Enzission Control Senice.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, 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.
AH Emissio~ Control
Service.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
AI? 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
(-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).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.'k'*
Inspect engine accessory drive belts
(or every 24 months. whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, 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 Enzission Control
Service.
Replace air cleaner filter. An Ettzissiorz Control Service.
Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE L
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Maintenance Schedulell - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
(Continued) rn
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0
13
0
U
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Ernission 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).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.”“
Inspect engine accessory drive belts
(os every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
Arz Emission CmtroI Service.
lnspect camshaft timing belt. An Elnission Contl-01 Senice.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, 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. Ai? Emissio~ Control
Service.
(Con tin ued)
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
(Continued)
I7 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. Auz Emissiolz 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
conditions.
An Emission Control Service. #’
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.?
bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 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.\

Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight.
Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as
necessary.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United States.
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 a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles
sold in the
United States.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Part B: 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, I 600 and
IO 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut torque. For proper
torque, see “Wheel
Nut Torque’’ in the Index.
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
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the Certification/Tire 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.
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Part D: necommended Fluids and Lubricants
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 Pe-
troleum Institute Certified For Gas-
oline Engines “Starburst” symbol of
the proper viscosity.
To determine
the preferred viscosity for your ve-
hicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”
in
the Index.
Engine oil with the letters
CF-4/SH
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 (APT) levels
of
quality. They may be listed in re-
verse order, SHKF-4 or other let-
ters such
as, SHKD, 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 anti-
freeze
or an approved recycled
coolant conforming
to GM Specifi-
cation 6038-M.
GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent
with a complete flush and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent 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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