GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

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.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emissiorl 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 redfront 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.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
36,000 Miles (60 008 km)
ci Change engine oil and filter (or every I2 months. whichever occurs
first).
AH Emissiot.r CoF1tro1 Sc>rvice.
cl 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
12 months. whichever occurs first).
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for
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42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
[7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emissiolz Control Service.
ci 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
(-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 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedulell - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
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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.
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48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0
13
0
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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.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more
of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any qf tlzese conditions, the fluid
nnd,filter
do not require clza12ging.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every I2 months. whichever occurs
first).
An Elnissiou Control San?ice.
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 ofthe listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months. whichever occurs first).
0 Check rear/front axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.''c:l:
0 Replace spark plugs. AI? Emission Corltrol Service.
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 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).
c! Check readfront axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.":'"
Ll Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months. whichever
occurs first).
AII E1uission Corztrol Scrvicu.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
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
* When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as often
as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
** Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid 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
(25 000 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 75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting
GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’
in this section.
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 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).
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 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).
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
:k*
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
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7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 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 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See "Tires"
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 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).
Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.\

0 Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
0 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 t\
he
United States.
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
*+
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