1995 GMC SIERRA check engine

Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings. steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage. parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king
pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of
the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
c! Check readfront axle tluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.":'"
Ll Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months. whichever
occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
* When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as often
as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
** Drive axle service:
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Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid and add fluid
as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25
000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use 75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting
GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’
in this section.
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case
shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature
is 10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each
of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
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7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See "Tires"
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature
is 10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.\

0 Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
0 Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight.
Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts
as
necessary. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold
in the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in t\
he
United States.
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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(Continued)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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17,500 Miles (28 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission
shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature
is 10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
ci Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm
up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each
of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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.
0 Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check
to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as
necessary.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in t\
he
United States.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
22,500 Miles (36 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking \
brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaf\
t splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and \
king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10”
F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires, See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in the Index.
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25,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering link\
age,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking \
brake cable guides,
rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and
king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Chec\
k
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
(Continued)
I7 Drain, flush and refill the cooling system with new coolant (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what to
use. Auz Emissiolz Control Service.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten all hose clamps (except constant tension clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside of
the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the radiator neck.
To ensure proper
operation, pressure test the radiator and cap.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emission Control Service. #’
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.?
bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 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.\

Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight.
Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as
necessary.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United States.
0 If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Be sure the valve works properly.
This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles
sold in the
United States.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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