oil dipstick GMC SIERRA 1998 Owners Manual

“VORTEC” 4300,5000,5700 Engine, “VORTEC” 5700 engine shown, locations for other engines similar.
When you lift
up the hood you’ll see:
A. Battery
G. Automatic Transmission L. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
B. Air Cleaner
Dipstick
(If Equipped) (If Equipped)
C. Radiator Cap H. Fan M. Windshield Washer Fluid
D. Coolant Recovery Tank I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Reservoir
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator J. Engine Oil Fill N. FuseRelay Center
F. Engine Oil Dipstick K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
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“VORTEC” 7400 Engine
A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Air Cleaner
D. Radiator Cap
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
F. Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Automatic Transmission L. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
Dipstick (If Equipped)
(If Equipped)
H. Engine Oil Fill M. Windshield Washer
I. Fan Fluid Reservoir
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir N. Fusemelay Center
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil
(Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
It’s
a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the
oil must
be warm and the vehicle
must be on level ground.
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The engine oil dipstick has a yellow ring handle and is
located
on the passenger’s side of the engine.
Turn
off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into
the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual
level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind
of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
I NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil fill cap for
the “VORTEC”
4300,5000
and 5700 engines are
located on the driver’s side
engine valve cover.
The engine oil fill cap for the “VORTEC”
7400 engine
is located at the front of the engine.
Be sure to
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Automatic
Transmission Fluid”
in the Diesel Supplement.
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83
000 km) if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 or
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
If your vehicle’s GVWR is not over 8,600 and you do not
use your vehicle under any
of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’ in the Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at your
GM dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come
out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C
to 93°C). See “Checking Transmission Fluid Hot“ in
the Index.
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