1995 GMC SIERRA engine oil

I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
32,500 Miles (52 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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).
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
35,000 Miles (56 000 km)
Cl 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 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
37,500 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Enzissiotz Control Service.
Cl 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.
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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.
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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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
42,500 Miles (68 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Ernission Control Service.
D 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).
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
17 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 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emissicrr? Control Service. *
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
47,500 Miles (76 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
Arz Emission Control Service.
c I 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
(-1 2" 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, whicheve.r occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
50,000 Miles (80 000 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
(-1 2" 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 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more
of these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
52,500 Miles (84 000 km)
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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 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 warrn 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).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. See “Tires” in the Index.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
55,000 Miles (88 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
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).
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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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DATE
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
57,500 Miles (92 000 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).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
~
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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 For vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission with deep
low: Lubricate the clutch fork ball stud through the fitting on the clutch
housing. Lubricant must be added
sparingly to the fitting, as very little
is required to lubricate the ball stud surface.
Do not add lubricant more
often than specified.
Too much lubricant will damage the clutch
assembly.
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
0 Check the exhaust pressure regulator valve for proper operation;
correct any binding. Inspect hoses for cracks, chafing or decay. Replace
parts as needed.
Arl Emission Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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
‘:’* Drive axle service:
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Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas 01- 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.
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