GMC SIERRA 1996 Owners Manual

Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ewissioi1 Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(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.
**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in
the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
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Con Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
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 chassis components; see footnote #
(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.
‘w
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
c] Replace fuel filter. AII Emissiorz Control Service.
An En?.ission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Etnission Control Service.
c] Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is a Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicdde
ouly to wkicles sold in
the United Stms.
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 (7 Noise
Elnission Control Service. Applicable
only to
rvhiclps
snl~J in tlw Unitd Stms.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system inspection as described
in the
service manual.
An Emissiorz Control Service. 3‘
inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and
condition. Check that
the purge valve works
properly, if equipped. Replace
as needed.
0 Conduct evaporative control system
At1 Emission Control Service. -f-
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BYI
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An E1uissim Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(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. **
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation“
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom
of movement.
Refer
to the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(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.
**
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage
or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicuble 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. Appliccrble
only to
vehicles
sold in the United States.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
AI? Emissiorz Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(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.
**
0 Rotate tires. See ‘‘Tire Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE lSERVICED BY I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cmsd Sesvice.
0 Lubricate chassis components;. see footnote #
(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. **
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack
the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
[7 Replace fuel filter. An E~zzission Corztrol Service.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required. This is (I Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicable
only to vehicles sold if1
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.
Appliccdde only to
vehicles
sold in the United States.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Eulission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(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.
**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
Refer
to the appropriate GM service manual for
ProDer caber service Procedures.
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1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
60 months since last service,
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 Emission Con.tro1 Service. 3-
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter
if the vehicle’s GVWR is over
8600 lbs. or 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.
An Emission Control Service.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
vyou do not ILY~ your- vehicle under my uf
these c*orlditions, the fluid and filter do not
require chwgirzg.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve. An Enlission Control Service.
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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
(160,1600 and 10 000 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
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
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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.
A Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Automatic Transmission Check
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look
for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also
look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
Your vehicle has an indicator on the engine that lets you
know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be
changed. Check indicator at least twice
a year or when
your
oil is changed. See “Air Cleaner” in the Index for
more information.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in
the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate
a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. Check the transmission
fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid”
in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired
at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all fuel doors, body hood and body door
hinges, tailgate and tailgate handle pivot points, latches,
locks and folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Starter Switch Check When
you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try
to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push.the clutch down halfway
and
try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch is pushed down
all the way to
the floor.
If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
Check (Automatic Transmission)
I A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on
a level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to
apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off,
turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try
to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of PARK
(P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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