oil change GMC SIERRA 1998 User Guide

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Have you purchased the GM Protection Pl~rn? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle M:u-ranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet,
or your GM
dealer-for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle
in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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 YOLI are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let
your dealer‘s service department or another qualified
service center do these
jobs.
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Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition -- Gasoline Engines
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 I6 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
You frequently tow a trailer.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
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Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
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).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only). Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Replacement.
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
Every 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.
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Maintenance Schedule
Long TriplHighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
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. Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR
or driven under severe conditions only).
I Long; TripMighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines I
Every 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): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions). Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
4:::: Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants"
in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
0 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 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
0 3500 HD Models with applications requiring
heavy-duty
or off-road use.
extreme overload/trailer towing conditions and
high-speed (above
45 mph or 70 km/h) conditions
for extended periods of time must have the drive axle
fluid changed every
30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in
this section.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
Ci Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
An Etnission Comd Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote $'*.)
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper
An Emission Colztr-ol Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An EInisston Control Service.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See
footnote
#.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
(Continued)
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
insulation for darnage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is cl Noise Emission Cmztrol Service. Applicable ody fo vei~icles
sold in the United States.
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’? in the Index for proper
An Emissiorl Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ‘i”i’.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
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0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cmtrol Service. MI1,EAGE SERVICED BY
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
Arz Emissiorl Control Service.
(See footnote #. j
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :!’*:.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first’).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *:I:.)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
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 (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
(See
footnote
#.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *‘$.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
#:*.)
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An E1niission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
I7 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
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