GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Continued)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
-
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
0 Change engine
oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Cmtrol Senice.
7 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).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.’k*
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY: I
7-25
ProCarManuals.com

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-
7-26
ProCarManuals.com

Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after
60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
-i- 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 intsrkrds
and t!w rnlrinlcn;nnx be recor-ded.
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain iluid mci wi.il! :ii !.iI-st cngine oii 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).
Standard Differential - Check tluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine
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 km/h)
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 7SW-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months. whichever occurs
first).
A11 E1?7iLs.~io1I Corlti-ol Serl7ic-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" 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).
(ColltillltL'd)
7-27
ProCarManuals.com

Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Continued)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.""
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission 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 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).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.'':'p
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
1-28
ProCarManuals.com

Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
C Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months. whichever occurs
first).
Ai? Emissio~ Coutlwl Sen-ice.
!I 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
b~~shingc u'arm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perf'or-111
each of the lisled lubrication wr-lice items a1 this mileage
inta-\?:d (or elwy 12 months. whicht\:cr occurs first).
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
L: Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs -
first). Arz EmissimZ Corltml Senicc.
LI 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
(-I 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
12 months. whichever occurs first).
7-29
ProCarManuals.com

0
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).
7-30
ProCarManuals.com

Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Continued)
U Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking4’*
El Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 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).
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.>l:*
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-31
ProCarManuals.com

I
Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
I
rn
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not me your vehicle under arzy of these conditions, the fluid
md.filter do
not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY: I
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months. whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Sunlice.
[7 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).
(Continued)
7-32
ProCarManuals.com

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.
7-33
ProCarManuals.com

I
Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
0 Replace spark plugs. At1 Emission Control Senlice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. Ai7 Emission Control Service. ;
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An E~~zission Control Sunice.
-
r! Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts
as needed. An E~nission Control
Service. ?
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
<
Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after
60.000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
*<: Drive axle service:
a
a
0
a
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).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 00 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 km/h)
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.
7-34
ProCarManuals.com