capacities GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see ”Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the
oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil filler cap is located on the driver’s side engine valve cover.
Just fill
it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back
in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for
the “Starburst” symbol. The “Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has
been certified by the American Petroleum Institute
(API), and is prefenced
for use in your gasoline engine.
If
you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the “Starburst”
symbol on the front
of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for
you, be sure the
oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
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To Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down.
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But
you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
I I
I NOTICE: I
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the
oil level gets above the proper operating range, your engine
could be damaged.
I I
The engine oil filler cap is located on a filler tube at the front of the engine.
Just fill it
enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick
all the way back in when you’re through.
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Break.In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-9
Composite Headlamps ......................................... 6-49
Bulb Replacement Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ........................ 6-54
Fender Marker Lamps .......................................... 6-53
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps ............ 6-51
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps ........... 6-50
HalogenBulbs ................................................ 6-48
Rear Lamps (Chassis Cab Models) ................................ 6-56
Rear Lamps (Pickup Models) .................................... 6-55
Replacement Chart ............................................. 6-88
Roof Marker Lamps ........................................... 6-54
Sealed Beam Headlamps ........................................ 6-47
Side Marker Lamps ............................................ 6-52
Tailgate Marker Lamps ......................................... 6-53
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-80
CarbonMonoxide ............................................... 2-32
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems” )
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems” )
Catalyticconverter .............................................. 6-57
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Lamps” )
Certificatioflire Label ........................................... 4-37
Changing a Flat Tire .............................................. 5-26
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... 6-74
Cigarette LightedAshtrays ......................................... 2-58
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning DieselEngine
................................................ 6-14
Fabric Protection .............................................. 6-69
Finishcare .................................................. 6-72
Glass ....................................................... 6-71
InsideofVehicle .............................................. 6-68
Leather ..................................................... 6-70
Instrument Panel, Top .......................................... 6-70
Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-72
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 6-71
Special Problems .............................................. 6-69
Vinyl ....................................................... 6-70
Weatherstrips ................................................. 6-71
Audio System with AUTO TONE System ........................... 3-7
Audio System without AUTO TONE System ........................ 3-6
Underbody .................................................. 6-74
WheelsandTires .............................................. 6-73
Clock, Setting the
ComfortControls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
Compass
....................................................... 2-54
Control of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-82
Courtesy Transportation ............................................ 8-7
CrankcaseCapacity .............................................. 6-83
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Engine (continued)
Coolant
..................................................... 6-35
Coolant Heater
...................................... 2.18.3-4. 6.21
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Control Module System
........................................ 6-57
Diesel Heater Output
............................................ 34
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-32
FanNoise
................................................... 5-25
Identification
....................................... 6-76,677, 6-81
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
.................................................. 5-10
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-32
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
................................... 2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine
..................................... 2-14
Exhaustsystem
................................................. 6-56
F
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
FinishDamage
.................................................. 6-74
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 646
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Fog Lamps (See “Lamps-Fog”)
Four-WheelDrive
.......................................... 2-33, 6-33
Front Axle Locking Feature
..................................... 2-36
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-34, 6-33
Canadian
...................................................... 6-5
Diesel
....................................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-11
Fuel
Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
............................. 6-11
Filter Replacement (Diesel Engines)
............................... 6-9
Gage (See “Gages”)
Gasoline
..................................................... 6-2
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel Engines)
.............................. 6-8
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-83
Water in Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................... 2-74, 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................... 6-79, 6-87
FuseBlock
............................................. 6-80, 6-86
G
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................ 2-80
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-81
Tamper Resistant Odometer ..................................... 2-69
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-69
FuelGage
................................................... 2-79
Speedometer
................................................. 2-69
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-70
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-82
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