1995 GMC SIERRA Owners Manual

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at
the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in Part D.
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, I 600 and
IO 000 km)
For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheel nut torque. For proper
torque, see “Wheel
Nut Torque’’ in the Index.
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil”
in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See ”Coolant”
in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See ”Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on the Certification/Tire label which is located on the rear edge of the
driver’s door or on the incomplete vehicle document in the cab. See “Tires”
in the Index for further details.
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Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all fuel doors, body hood and body door hinges, tailgate and
tailgate handle pivot points, latches, locks, and folding seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch
A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately
if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL
(N),
push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter
should work only when the clutch is pushed down
all the way to the
floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
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Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock - BTSI
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on a level surface.
Firrnly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index
if
necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. if the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
On vehicles with
a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button
depressed. when
the shift lever
is in PARK (P).
the shift lever is
in REVERSE (R).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
0
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission
in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Lap and Shoulder Belts Condition and Operation
Inspect belt system, including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
guide loops and anchors. Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has
been cut or otherwise damaged.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance lnspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at
least twice a year (for instance, each spring and
fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged.
loose or missing parts, signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. (On vehicles equipped with manual steering gear, check for seal
leakage.)
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust
system.
Look for broken. damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well
as open seams, holes, loose connections,
or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up
in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the
vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
Accelerator Control System
On gasoline engines. lubricate the pivot at the TBI throttle lever stud with
engine
oil. Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace any
cables that have high effort or excessive wear.
Drive Axle Service
Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity
Joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front axle and transfer
case and add lubricant when necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and
all exposed control linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on off-road
use.
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Part D: necommended Fluids and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake Cables
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American Pe-
troleum Institute Certified For Gas-
oline Engines “Starburst” symbol of
the proper viscosity.
To determine
the preferred viscosity for your ve-
hicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”
in
the Index.
Engine oil with the letters
CF-4/SH
is best for your vehicle. However, if
CF-4/SH is not available,
you may
use CF-4/SG or CE/SH or CE/SG
oil. These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (APT) levels
of
quality. They may be listed in re-
verse order, SHKF-4 or other let-
ters such
as, SHKD, CE, CF-4. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s diesel engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water and a good
quality ethylene glycol base anti-
freeze
or an approved recycled
coolant conforming
to GM Specifi-
cation 6038-M.
GM Part No. 3634621 or equivalent
with a complete flush and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or equiva-
lent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
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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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USAGE
Column Shift Lever and Propeller
Shaft
Windshield Washer Solvent
Propeller Shaft Spline/Universal
Joint
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat,
Fuel
Door Hinge
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting require-
ments
of NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB
or GC-LB (GM Part No.
12346003).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 105 1 5 1 5) or equiva-
lent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Engine Oil.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM
Part No.
1 05 2277).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No.
105 15 16).
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record
pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
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