GMC SIERRA 1998 Owners Manual

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
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.
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
c] Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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 Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.) .
(Continued)
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DATE MILEAGE
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Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule -- -asoline Engines 1
45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
:c*.)
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to \:elzicle.s
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
+.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 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
MILEAGE
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use ?:out* vehicle under my of these conditions,
change the fluid nnd.filter at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 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 Emissimz Control Service. MILEAGE
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
AH Emission Contmi Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote :$*.)
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Continued)
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I Lono Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
-
,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect engine
accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Em.issiorz Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Inspect fuel tank, c.ap and lines for damage or leaks. inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace
as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applical?lc) only to vehicles
sold in the United States.
the service manual.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
17 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.
An Emission Control Sen,ic:e. (See footnote?.)
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system inspection as described in
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
~~ ~ ~~
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service. MI1,EAGE
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiol? Cont1-01 Service.
(See footnote #.)
0 Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 Ibs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
*i“.)
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is LI Noise Emission Control Service. Appliurble only to r?ellicles
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
+.)
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
82,500 Miles (I37 500 km) DATE I
Change engine oil and filter (or evl_-,r I2 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
*4‘.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Check redfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Replace fuel filter.
AI? Emissiorz Cnrztrol &r\Vice. (See footnote?.)
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- GasolineEngcI
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 Ibs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace
as required.
This is a Noise Ernissiorz Co?ztrol Service. Applicurble orzly 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
+.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire lnspection and Rotation.’ in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote ‘%‘:’.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
DATE
MILEAGE
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0
0
0 0
Inspect spark plug wires.
An E~nission Control Service.
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 condi\
tions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven’t changed your automatic transmission fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (Pcv) valve.
At7 Emission Control Service.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
DATE
MILEAGE I SERVICED B’
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1 Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap
and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emissim Control Sc~l-~?ic.r.
whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. MILEAGE
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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 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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