oil change GMC SIERRA 1995 User Guide

CranKcase Capacity
ENGINE
4.3L 5 .OL
5.7L“
6.5L
6.5L
6.5L
7.4L>$
VIN
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QUANTITY WITH
FILTER*
4.5 Quarts (4.3 Liters)
5 Quarts (4.8 Liters)
5 Quarts (4.8 Liters)
7 Quarts (6.5 Liters)
7 Quarts
(6.5 Liters)
7 Quarts (6.5 Liters)
7 Quarts (6.5 Liters)
After refill, the level
MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Oil And
Filter Recommendations”
in Section 5.
All quantities are approximate.
“Add one additional quart for
C3500 HD Models.
+Oil filter should be changed at EVERY oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity
TYPE
Gasoline/Diesel
with Short Bed
with Long Bed
Crew Cab
Standard
Chassis-Cab Models
Standard (Side Tank)
Optional (Rear Tank)
3500 HD Models
Standard (Side Tank)
Optional (Rear Tank)
QUANTITY
26 Gallons (98 Liters)
34 Gallons
(1 28 Liters)
34 Gallons
(1 28 Liters)
23 Gallons (87 Liters)
3
1 Gallons (1 17 Liters)
23 Gallons (87 Liters)
3 1 Gallons ( 117 Liters)
All quantities are
for a completely dry tank and are approximate.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE
AS RECOMMENDED
Section
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle
needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control
performance.
I protection
Plan
I
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 or the
removal
of important components can significantly affect the quality of the
air we breathe. Improper
fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can
increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and
to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please
maintain your vehicle properly.
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If your engine has more than one emissions classification, the classification
is determined by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your vehicle
as shown on the Certification Label. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the
Index.
Once you’ve determined your engine type and,
if necessary, emissions
classification, you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for
your vehicle. See Definitions for Maintenance Schedule
I and Maintenance
Schedule
I1 following.
Schedule I Definition - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is true for your vehicle:
iII Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly
important when outside temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in
stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off-road frequently.
0 You frequently tow a trailer.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery
service, police, taxi, or other commercial application.
Schedule I Intervals - Gasoline Engines With Light Duty
Emissions
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months, Whichever Occurs First
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Chassis Lubrication
Drive Axle Service
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 75,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(or at each brake relining) (2WD Only)
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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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Schedule I Intervals - Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty
Emissions
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Dusty Conditions
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive
Only
1
Fuel Filter Replacement
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Shields
and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first)
Every 24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Engine Timing Check
Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
Every 27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
Spark Plugs Replacement
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Clutch Fork Ball Stud Lubrication (%Speed Transmission with Deep-Low
Only)
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Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transinission Service
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Evaporative Control System Inspection
Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve
(EVRV j Inspection
Schedule I1 Definition - Gasoline Engines With Heavy Duty
Emissions
Follow Schedule TI only if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Schedule I1 Intervals - Gasoline Engines with-Heavy Duty
Emissions
Every
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months. whichever occurs first)
Clussis Lubrication (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Drivc Axle Scrvice
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
1
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling
Fan Check (or every 12
months, whichever occurs first)
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I Schedule I Intervals - Diesel Engines I
Every 2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection.
if Driving in Extremely Dusty or Dirty
(Off-Road) Conditions
Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
Drive Axle Service
Every 7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Dusty Conditions
At 7,500 Miles (12 000 km) - Then Every 15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 10,000 Miles (I 6 000 km)
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first)
Air Intake System Inspection
Every 15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive
Only j
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Clutch Fork Ball Stud Lubrication (%Speed Transmission with Deep-Low
Only:)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Cooling
System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
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Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) System Check
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Evaporative Control System Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(if equipped)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection
I Schedule 11 Definition - Diesel Engines
Follow Schedule II on!\- if none ofrhe conditions i'wm Schcdtilc I Is truc.
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I Schedule I1 lntervals - Diesel Engines 1
Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 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 5,000 Miles (8 000 km) - Then Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
Shields and Underhood insulation Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
I2
months, whichever occurs first)
Every 30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or
at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Clutch Fork Ball Stud Lubrication (5-Speed Transmission with Deep-Low
Only)
Only)
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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.
*'$
(Contiwed)
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