coolant GMC SIERRA 1998 Owner's Guide

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 Fue-
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 DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture 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 ElIrther details.
At 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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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant
~~
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
~
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission (5-Speed with
Low Gear, RPO
MW3)
Manual
Transmission (5-Speed without
Low Gear,
RPO
MG5)
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Gear Oil
(GM Part No. 12346190
- 1 st.) or
equivalent
SAE 75W-90 GL-4
Gear Oil.
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
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Vinyl ....................................... 6-63
Wheels
..................................... 6-67
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-65
Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-7
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
..................... 6-25. 7-46
Clutch. System Check
........................... 7-41
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Comfort Guides. Rear
........................... 1-40
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-26
Compact Disc Player
.......................
3-16 . 3-20
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-26
Compass. Rearview Mirror
with ................... 2-46
Console Storage
................................ 2-54
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-SO
Coolant ............................. 6-28.6-79.7-46
Heater
. Engine ............................... 2- 14
Recovery Tank ............................... 5- I5
Cooling System ................................ 5- IS
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-38
Cupholders
.......................... 2.54.2.55. 2-56
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Climate Control System ....................... 3.2 . 3-3
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-68
Darnage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-67
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-42
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Lighl
............ 2-74
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ........................ 8- 10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-6
Defoggng
and Defrosting ......................... 3-6
Dolby B Noise Reduction
....................... 3-15
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-44
DO0
I.
Locks ....................................... 2-5
Storage Pocket ............................... 2-51
Third
........................................ 2-4
Downshifting
.................................. 2-20
Driver Position ................................. 1-14
Driving City
........................................ 4-31
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-32
In a Blizzard ................................. 4-38
In the Rain .................................. 4-28
Night
...................................... 4-27
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
On Curves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-58
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-34
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-37
Through Water
............................... 4-30
Wet Roads
.................................. 4-28
Winte
l- ...................................... 4-36
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-56
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
Dual Tire Operation
............................. 6-56
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
............. 88 . ... %6g
Engine Oil Pressure ................... .' i! , . . %72
!&q5
Speedometer ...................... .- . ......... 2-SF;;i.
Fuel ..............................*.* L.laui
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Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-22
Problems on the Road ............................ 5- 1
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts ............... 6-67
PTO
......................................... 4-61
Publications. Service and Owner
.............. 8- 1 I . 8- I2
Radiator
..................................... 5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-32
Radio Reception
................................ 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-28
Rear
Reading
Lamps
................................ 2-44
Axle
.................................. 6-26.7-47
Outside Seat Position
..................... 1-34. 1-38
Safety Belt Comfort Guides ..................... 1-40
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-34
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger ............................. 3-6
RearSeat
.................................. 1-7.1-8
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-45
Electrochromic Day/Night
...................... 2-46
Inside Day/Night
............................. 2-45
Reclining Seatbacks
.............................. 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-46
Recovery
Hooks ................................ 5-37
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5- 15
Recreational Vehicle Towin?
...................... 4-4 1
Refrigerants, Air Conditionlng .................... 6-79 Replacement
Bulbs
................................. 6.39. 6.76
Wheel
...................................... 6-59
Parts
....................................... 6-78
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-70
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-70
Child
....................................... 1-45
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After
a Crash ................... 1-70
System Check ................................ 7-41
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-23
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-37
Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-47
Rotation
. Tires ............................ 6-53. 6-54
Safety Bell Extender ............................ 1-70
Safety Belts .................................... 1-9
Adults ...................................... 1-14
Care
....................................... 6-64
Children .................................... 1-42
Driver Position
............................... 1-14
Extender
.................................... 1-70
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1 . 17. 1.68. 1-69
Center
Passenger Position
...................... 1-32
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-14
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