1995 GMC SIERRA automatic transmission fluid

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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50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first). AII Emissiou Cor1trd Senicv.
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).
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more
of these conditions:
0
0
a
0
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such
as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do
not use your vehicle under any
of these conditions, the fluid
and filter do not require changing.
Manual transmission fluid
doesn't require change.
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.
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.
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USAGE
Power Steering System Manual Transmission (5-Speed
with Low Gear, RPO MT8)
Manual Transmission (5-Speed
without Low Gear, RPO MG5)
Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 10500 I7 or equivalent).
Castrol Syntorq'
LT or equivalent
(GM Part No. 12346191
- 1 gal.)
(GM Part
No. I23461 90 - 1 qt.).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345349 or equiva-
lent).
DEXR0N'-I11 Automauc
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate
with Multi-Purpose Lu-
bricant (GM Part No. I2345 120) or
synthetic SAE SW-30 engine oil.
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage
Clutch Fork Ball Stud (5-Speed
with Low Gear)
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Differential, Standard, Front and
Rear Axle
Differential, Locking
Transfer Case Engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine
oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
I2346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. I2346003 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
105227
1 ) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
105227 1) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5
Gear Lubricant.
DEXR0N"-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Index
A
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See "Supplemental
Intlatable Restraint System (SIR)")
Air Bag (See "Supplemental Intlatable Restrain1 System (SIR)")
Air Cleaner (See "Engine-Air Cleaner")
Air Conditioning (See "HeatedAir Conditioning Controls")
Antenna
....................................................... 3-25
Readiness Light
(See "Lights")
Anti-Lock Brakes (See "Brakes")
Appearance Care
................................
Materials Chart ..............................
Arbitration Program (See "Better Business Bureau Media
Audio Systems
.................................
................ 6-67
................. 6-75
. tion")
.................. 3-6
Care of Your Cassette Player and Tapes ............................ 3-24
Care_of Compact Discs
......................................... 3-25
ETR: AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System
....................... 3-9
ETRf AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette ATC System
.................. 3-11
ETR'?' AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc ATC System ............. 3-16
Rcmote Cassette Player
...................................... 3-22
ETR&AM-FM Stereo Audio System
............................... 3-7
THEFTLOCK Theft Deterrent Feature
........................ 3- 14. 3-20
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 3-23
Automatic Transmission (See "Tnlnsmission")
Axle LockingRea r
................................................. 2-27
Front (See "Four-Wheel Drive")
Rear
........................................................ 6-32
B
Battery ........................................................ 6-47
Belts (See "Safety Belts")
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See "Driving-If You're Caught
in a Blizzard")
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-45
Anti-Lock (ABS)
.............................................. 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See "Lights")
Hydro-Boost Brake System
..................................... 6-41
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-42
Parking
..................................................... 2-27
PedalTravel
................................................. 644
Propshaft Parking Brake Burnish Procedure
........................ 2-28
Replacingparts
............................................... 6-45
System Warning Light (See *'Lights")
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-43
Trailer (.See "Trailer-Brakes")
Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) ............................... 2-20
Wear
....................................................... 6-44
WhattoAdd
................................................. 643
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
In Emergencies ................................................ 4-7
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Towing ATrailer
.................................................... 442
DrivingonGrades
.......................................... 4-47
Driving with
a Trailer ....................................... 4-46
ParkingonHills
............................................ 4-48
Passing
................................................... 4-46
Safety Chains
.............................................. 445
Hitches
..................................................... 4-45
TowingYourVehicle .............................................. 5-7
Trailer
Brakes
...................................................... 4-45
Recommendations ............................................. 4-42
Towing (See “Towing”)
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-83. 6-79
Trailering Package (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transmission
Automatic
.............................................. 2-19. 6-27
How To Add Fluid
.......................................... 6-30
How
To Check Fluid ........................................ 6-27
When to Check and Change Fluid
.............................. 6-27
Five-SpeedManual
...................................... 2-22: 6-30
How
To Add Fluid .......................................... 6-31
HowToCheck
............................................. 6-30
Shift Light (See “Lights”)
Shiftspeeds
............................................... 2-25
With Low
Gear ............................................ 2-22
WithoutLowGear
.......................................... 2-24
WhenToCheck
............................................ 6-30
TorqueLock
............................................ 2-28, 2-30
Trip Odometer (See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator (See “Lights”)
V
Vehicle
Damage Warnings
............................................... vi
Identification Number ..................................... 6-76. 6-77
Loading (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
..................................................... 6-47
Symbols
........................................... v. vi. v11. ~111. ix
Ventilation System
................................................ 3-5
Tips ......................................................... 3-5
Voltmeter (See “Gages”)
.....
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard Flashers (See “Hazard Warning Flashers”)
Lights and Indicators
........................................... 2-70
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