fuel GMC SIERRA 1996 Owner's Guide

Wheels and Tires
Model Torque
C 1500, K 1500, C/K 2500, C/K 3500 (Single Rear Wheels) ............................ 140 Ib-ft (190 N-m)
C3500 (Dual
Rear Wheels) ...................................................... 140 Ib-ft (190 N-m)
Tire Pressure ........................... See the Certificationflire label on the rear edge of the driver's door
or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab.
C-3500HD
.................................................................. 175Ib-ft(240N-m)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section
are based on the latest information available at the time of printing,
and are subject to change.
If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was
built, or
if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
These specifications are
for information only. If you have any questions. see the service manual for the chassis or
refer
to the body manufacturer's publications.
VIN Code w M
Oil Filter PF52
PF1218T
Air
Cleaner Filter A 1300C A 1300C
PCV Valve CV746C CV796C
Spark Plugs 4 1-932 4 1-932
Fuel Filter GF626
GF626
Wiper Blades 22 154886 221 54886
Type Trico Trico
Length
18 inches (45.0 cm) 18 inches (45.0 cm)
?Use a PF52 oil filter if your vehicle has four-wheel drive.
R
PF1218T
A 130OC
CV796C
4 1-932
GF626
22 154886
Trico
18 inches (45.0 cm)
J
PF1218
A
1300C
cv774c
41 -932
GF626
22 154886
Trico
18 inches (45.0 cm)
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J 28.5 quarts (27 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
Type Quantity
Short Bed .................... .26 gallons (98 L)
Long Bed ................... .34 gallons (128 L)
Standard Crew Cab ........... 34 gallons (128 L)
Chassis-Cab Side Tank . .I ........ 23 gallons (87 L)
Chassis-Cab Rear Tank .......... 17 gallons (64 L)
3500 HD Models Side Tank ....... 23 gallons (87 L)
3500 HD Models Rear Tank ....... 18 to 20 gallons
(68 to.76
L)
-Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your
GM dealer.
See the refrigerant charge label under the hood for
information regarding refrigerant capacity.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ shows
what to
have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex, so unless you are technically
qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should
let
your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
Performing ma~ntenance worK on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do
some jobs, you can
be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance
work only
if you have the required know-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the
job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in the Index.
“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you
what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel.
It
also explains what you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle
in good condition.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
explains important inspections that your GM dealer’s
service department
or another qualified service center
should perform.
“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some products GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have
it done.
“Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place
for you to record the maintenance performed
on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance
is perf‘ormed, be
sure to write
it down in this part. This will help you
determine when your
next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may
be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know
exactly how you’ll drive
it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or
you may drive
long distances all the time
in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries.
Or you may drive
it to work, to do errands or in
many other ways.
Because
of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in the schedules in this section. So please read this
section and note how
you drive. If you have any
questions on
how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your GM dealer.
This part tells
you the maintenance services you should
have done and when
you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to
use are listed in
Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before
you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits
on your vehicle’s
CertificatiodTire label. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See
”Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive
Vehicle”
in the Index.
use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle.
Here’s how to decide which
schedule
to follow:
Gasoline engine vehicles and diesel engine vehicles
have different maintenance requirements.
If you have a
diesel engine, follow a schedule designated
for diesel
engine vehicles only.
See the Diesel Engine Supplement for diesel engine
maintenance schedules.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Definition -- Gasoline Engines . I ~
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
off-road frequently.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
0 You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
You frequently tow a trailer.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you
operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that
these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez
or other commercial application.
I Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines I
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20
000 km): 'Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection
(GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only). Thermostatically Controlled Engine
Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only)
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
Evwy 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
Long Trip/Highway Definition -- Gasoline Engines 1
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine
under highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slower:
I Long Tripmighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines I
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.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only). Thermostatically Controlled Engine
Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
-Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory I
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0. Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 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).
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. f
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. 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 the United States.
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
calir>er service procedures.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiol~ Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 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).
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 n Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicdde
ordy 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 Lf Noise
Emission Cor~trol Service.
Applicuhle o1li.y to
vehicles sold ir~ the United States.
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter. A11 E177issi0/1 Cor1tr-d Service.
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system inspection
as described in the
service manual.
A17 Erni.ssior~ Corn-01 Service.
Ai? Emissiorl Control Service.
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
1 0 Conduct evaporative control system 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 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any .
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. T
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
.joints and axle seals for leaking;
* *
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals
for leaking. wd:
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
AI? Etnissiorl Control Servic-e.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints
and
axle seals for leaking. w
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter. Af? Emissiopz Com-d Service’. 3‘
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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