transmission fluid GMC YUKON 2008 User Guide

ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
6L90-Transmission 6.3 qt 6.0 L
Transfer Case Fluid 2.0 qt 1.9 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190Y
†Oil lter should be changed at every oil change.
After rell, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine coolant so that the uid is within the proper operating
range.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
4.8L V8 C Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with
Active Fuel Management™
(Iron Block)0 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with
Active Fuel Management™
(Aluminum Block)3 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
5.3L V8 with Active Fuel
Management™ (Iron Block)J Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
6.0L V8 (Iron Block) K Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
6.0L V8 with Active Fuel
Management™
(Aluminum Block)Y Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-28.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Axle
(1500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021671, in
Canada 89021672).
Front Axle
(2500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel
Drive)DEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle
Propshaft
Spline or
One-Piece
Propshaft
Spline
(Two-Wheel
Drive with Auto.
Trans.)Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in
Canada 10953511) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
GM 9985830.
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
PointsMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with
Teon, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,
in Canada 10953437).
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Audio System (cont.)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-125
Setting the Clock.........................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-127
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-130
Audio System(s).............................................3-84
Rear Side Window Antenna.........................3-130
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-18
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................5-22, 5-24
Operation...................................................2-31
Autoride
®.......................................................4-49
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-19
B
Battery..........................................................5-45
Electric Power Management..........................3-21
Run-Down Protection...................................3-22
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-12
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brakes..........................................................5-41
System Warning Light..................................3-44
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-26
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-18Bulb Replacement...........................................5-59
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-56
License Plate Lamps....................................5-61
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-61
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-60
Buying New Tires...........................................5-80
C
Calibration.............................................2-49, 2-52
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-124
Carbon Monoxide...........2-13, 2-15, 2-47, 4-30, 4-49
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-110
Cargo Cover..................................................2-73
CD, MP3 ............................................3-103, 3-108
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-71
Center Seat...................................................1-11
Chains, Tire...................................................5-86
Charging System Light....................................3-43
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-48
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
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Tires (cont.)
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-90
Secondary Latch System............................5-100
Spare Tire................................................5-107
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-103
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-65
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-69
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-83
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-84
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-85
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-80
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-37
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-53
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-45
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-49
Your Vehicle...............................................4-45
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-63
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-22, 5-24
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-31
Trip Odometer................................................3-39
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-83
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-64
Operation...................................................2-64
Using this Manual............................................... iii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-72
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-116
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-116
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-8
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-33
Visors...........................................................2-21
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-44
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