1995 GMC SIERRA cooling

I Maintenance Schedule II - Diesel Engines
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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.
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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I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY: I
35,000 Miles (56 000 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).
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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I Maintenance Schedule II - Diesel Engines I
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0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
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I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY:
40,000 Miles (64 000 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 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 the
United States.
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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:
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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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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
o
r
0
0
0
0
E
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emissim~ Control Ser~~ice.
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).
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
.spari11gl~* 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.
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. Ar? Emissioll Cor1trol 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.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Set-l*icv.
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Check the crankcase depression regulator valve system for any worn,
plugged or collapsed hoses. See service manual.
AIZ E~ui.ssio~? Co11troI
ScJr-\,ic*e.
Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.-!-
Check the
EGR System (if equipped) (except Code F engine) as
described in the service manual. At7 EIII~SS~OII Control Service.
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0 Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear
and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt as needed.
An
Emission Control Service.
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.\

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 the exhaust pressure regulator valve for proper operation;
correct any binding. Inspect hoses for cracks, chafing or decay. Replace
parts as needed.
An 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 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Break.In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-9
Composite Headlamps ......................................... 6-49
Bulb Replacement Center
High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ........................ 6-54
Fender Marker Lamps .......................................... 6-53
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps ............ 6-51
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam Headlamps ........... 6-50
HalogenBulbs ................................................ 6-48
Rear Lamps (Chassis Cab Models) ................................ 6-56
Rear Lamps (Pickup Models) .................................... 6-55
Replacement Chart ............................................. 6-88
Roof Marker Lamps ........................................... 6-54
Sealed Beam Headlamps ........................................ 6-47
Side Marker Lamps ............................................ 6-52
Tailgate Marker Lamps ......................................... 6-53
C
Capacities and Specifications ....................................... 6-80
CarbonMonoxide ............................................... 2-32
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player (See “Audio Systems” )
Cassette Tape Player System (See “Audio Systems” )
Catalyticconverter .............................................. 6-57
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (See “Lamps” )
Certificatioflire Label ........................................... 4-37
Changing a Flat Tire .............................................. 5-26
Chemical Paint Spotting ........................................... 6-74
Cigarette LightedAshtrays ......................................... 2-58
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”)
Cleaning DieselEngine
................................................ 6-14
Fabric Protection .............................................. 6-69
Finishcare .................................................. 6-72
Glass ....................................................... 6-71
InsideofVehicle .............................................. 6-68
Leather ..................................................... 6-70
Instrument Panel, Top .......................................... 6-70
Outside of Vehicle ............................................. 6-72
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 6-71
Special Problems .............................................. 6-69
Vinyl ....................................................... 6-70
Weatherstrips ................................................. 6-71
Audio System with AUTO TONE System ........................... 3-7
Audio System without AUTO TONE System ........................ 3-6
Underbody .................................................. 6-74
WheelsandTires .............................................. 6-73
Clock, Setting the
ComfortControls
................................................. 3-1
Compact Disc (CD) System (See “Audio Systems”)
Compass
....................................................... 2-54
Control of a Vehicle ............................................... 4-4
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 6-82
Courtesy Transportation ............................................ 8-7
CrankcaseCapacity .............................................. 6-83
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