1994 GMC SIERRA fuel

Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the surface under the
vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning
system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Lubrication
Accelerator Control System
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often the accelerator linkage
pivot points must be lubricated. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Tndex for the proper lubricant to use.
Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubricated.
Any
cab1e.s that are worn or are hard to pull should be replaced.
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the hood
latch and hood hinge assembly. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for the proper lubricant to use.
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
See your maintenance schedule to find out how often the. slip splines must
be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for
the proper lubricant to use.
Constant Velocity Joints
See your mamtenance schedule to find out how often the constant velocity
joints must be lubricated. See “Recommended Flui-ds and Lubricants”
in the
Index for the proper lubricant to use.
Body
Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on
the cab and body if they are not lubricated.
For exposed surfaces, such as door checks, door lock bolts, lock striker
plates, dovetail bumper wedges, etc., a
thin film of engine oil should be
applied.
The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated
with chassis grease.
Door weather strips and rubber hood bumpers should be wiped clean with
a
rubber lubricant.
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Exhaust System
To help prevent damage to your exhaust system, do not continue to drive
your vehicle
if you notice:
Engine misfiring
Loss of performance
0 Other unusual operating conditions
Have your engine and exhaust system serviced regularly.
Three- Way Catalytic Converter (gas engines)
Your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle.
If you use leaded fuel, you could damage your three-way catalytic converter
and other engine components.
Three- Way Catalytic Converter (diesel engines)
Your vehicle’s thre.e-way catalytic converter is designed to reduce the
particulates
in your vehicle’s exhaust. If your vehicles three-way catalytic
converter ever needs to be replaced,
it must be replaced with a three-way
catalytic converter intended for use with diesel engines
only.
Engine Control Module System
(All TBI equipped vehicles and diesel engine
vehicles below
8,500 Ibs. GVWR)
Gasoline Engines
This system has an oxygen sensor (02 ) that helps keep your engine’s
air-fuel mixture at
a proper level. Use only unleaded fuel in your vehicle. If
you use leaded fuel, you could damage your oxygen sensor (02) and
three-way catalytic converter.
Diesel Vehicles Below 8,500 LBS. GVWR
This system monitors engine speed and throttle position. It adjusts exhaust
gas recirculation to limit emissions.
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Malfunction Indicator
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON) Lamp
The Malfunction Indicator (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) Lamp on your
instrument panel lets you know when
your emission system needs service.
The light
will come on briefly when you start your engine to let you know
that the system is working. If
it does not come on when you start your
engine,
or if it comes on and stays on while you’re driving, your system
may need service. Your vehicle should still be driveable, but
you should
have your system serviced right away.
Secondary Air hjection Reaction (AIR) System
You may have this system. It has a control valve that will direct air to where
it is needed. If the AIR system needs service, your Malfunction Indicator
(SERVICE ENGINE SOON) Lamp on your instrument panel will come on.
Loading Your Vehicle
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BlKG
The Certification/Tire
label is found on the
rear edge of the
driver’s door or
in the
Incomplete Vehicle
Document
in the cab.
The label shows
the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures
needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label also tells
you the maximum weights for the
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out
the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you
with this. Be sure
to spread out your load equally
on both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or
the GAWR for either the front
or rear axle.
And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
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find the load on each tire and see the label for the minimum cold inflation
pressures
for that load.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
‘Needless damage from road hazards.
When io Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking
at the tires
will not tell you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires
- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame,
floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, tlush these materials from the underbody
with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your
vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge
to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition
within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20
000 km) of purchase, whichever
comes first.
This applies
only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors.
Bodies, body conversions or equipment
not made or sold by General Motors
are not covered.
Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NO.
1050172
I050 173
1050174 1050214
1050244
SIZE
16 oz. (0.473L)
16 oz. (0.473L)
I6
oz. (0.473L)
32
oz. (0.946L)
16 oz. (0.473L)
PRODUCT USAGE
Tar and Road Oil
Removes old
Remover waxes, polishes,
tar and road
oil
Chrome Cleaner Removes rust and
and Polish corrosion
on
chrome and
stainless steel
White Sidewall
Tire Cleaner
Vinyl Leather
Cleaner
Fabric Cleaner Cleans
white and
black tires
Spot and stain
removal on
leather or
vinyl
Spot and stain
removal on cloth
and fabric
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Specification Charts
Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest
information available at the time
of printing, and are subject to change. If a
part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM
truck dealer.
Engine Identification - Gas Engines
Engine
Type
VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions 4.3L
V6
z
TBI?
U.S.
LD*/HD**
5.0L
V8
H
TB
I?
U.S., CAN.
LD
"Light Duty Emissions with
8500 GVWR and below or:
**Heavy Duty Emissions with
8501 GVWR and above
?Throttle Body Injection
Engine Identification - Gas Engines (cont.)
Engine
Type
VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced By
Emissions 5.7L
V8
K
TB I?
U.S., CAN.
LD4:/HD**
*Light Duty Emissions with
8500 GVWR and below or:
*:kHeavy Duty Emissions with 8501 GVWR and above
?Throttle Body Injection
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Engine ldenfificafion - Diesel Engines
Engine
Type VIN Code
Fuel System
Produced
By
Emissions
6.5L
V8
P
Diesel
U.S.
LD
Wheel Nut Torque
MODEL
C 1500
K 1500 & C-K 2500
C-K 2500 (w/C6P)
C-K 3500-Single Rear
Wheels
C3500-Dual Rear Wheels
C3500 HD-Front
C3500 HD-Rear
6.5L
V8
S
Turbo Diesel
us.
LD
DESCRIPTION
5 bolts (I41nm)
6 bolts (14mm)
8 bolts ( I4mm)
8 bolts (14mm)
8 bolts (14mm)
5 bolts (5/8 in.)
10 bolts (5/8 in.)
6.5L
V8
F
Turbo Diesel
U.S.
HD
TORQUE
120 ft. Ibs. (160 Nom)
120 ft. lbs. ( 160 Nom)
120 ft. lbs. (160 Nom)
120 ft. lbs.
(1 60 Nom)
140 ft. Ibs. (190 Nom)
175
ft. lbs. (240 Nom)
175
ft. Ibs. (240 Nom)
Cooling System Capacity
ENGINE
4.3L
VIN QTY Without A/C* QTY With AlC*
2 10.9 Quarts (10.3 Liters) 10.9 Quarts (10.3 Liters)
5 .OL H 17.5 Quarts (16.5 Liters) 18 Quarts (17 Liters)
5.7L
K 17.5 Quarts (16.5 Liters) 18 Quarts (17 Liters)
5.7L w/3500
K 26.5 Quarts (25 Liters) 27 Quarts (25.5 Liters)
HD
6.5L P 25 Quarts (23.5 Liters)
6.5L
S 25 Quarts (23.5 Liters)
6.5L
F 26.5 Quarts (25 Liters)
7.4L
N 23 Quarts (22 Liters)
7.4L
w/3500 N 26.5 Quarts (25 Liters)
HD
25 Quarts (23.5 Liters)
25 Quarts (23.5 Liters)
26.5 Quarts (25 Liters)
25 Quarts (23.5 Liters)
28.5 Quarts (27 Liters)
After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “Engine Cooling
System”
in Section 5.
*All quantities are approximate.
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Crankcase Capacity
ENGINE VIN QTY Without Filter*
4.3L Z 4 Quarts (3.8 Liters)
5.7L**
K 4 Quarts (3.8 Liters)
5
.OL
H 4 Quarts (3.8 Liters)
6.5L
Pt -
6.5L st -
6.5L H- -
7 .a* * N 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
QTY With Filter*
4.5 Quarts (4.3 Liters)
5 Quarts (4.8 Liters)
5 Quarts (4.8 Liters)
7 Quarts
(6.5 Liters)
7 Quarts (6.5 Liters)
7 Quarts (6.5 Liters)
7 Quarts (6.5 Liters)
After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under “\
Engine Oil And
Filter Recommendations’’ in Section
5.
*All quantities are approximate.
**Add one additional quart for C3500
HD Models.
?Oil filter should be changed at EVERY oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity
TYPE
GasolineDiesel with Short Bed
with Long Bed
Crew Cab Standard
Chassis-Cab Models Standard (Side Tank)
Optional (Rear Tank)
3500
HD Models
Standard (Side Tank)
Optional (Rear Tank)
QUANTITY
26 Gallons (98 Liters) 34 Gallons (128 Liters)
34 Gallons (128 Liters)
23 Gallons (87 Liters)
3 1 Gallons (1 17 Liters)
23 Gallons (87 Liters)
3 1 Gallons (1 17 Liters)
All quantities are for a completely
dry tank and are approximate.
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