1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN cooling

Schedule I lntervals - Diesel Engines
Every
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection,
if Driving in Extremely Dusty or Dirty
(Off-Road) Conditions
Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
Drive Axle Service
Every 7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if Driving in Dusty Conditions
At 7,500 Miles (72 000 km) - Thea Every 75,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Air Intake System Inspection
Every 15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wheel Drive Only)
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
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Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) Svstem Check
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Evaporative Control System Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(if equipped)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection
Follow Schedule I1
onZy if none of the conditions from Schedule I is true.
Every 5,000 Miles (8 000 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first)
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Drive Axle Service
At 5,000 Miles (8 000 km) - Then Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Every 10,000 Miles (16 000 krn)
Shields and Underhood Insulation Inspection
Air Intake System Inspection
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan Check
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first)
Every 30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first)
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at Each Brake Relining) (2-Wh\
eel Drive Only)
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Check redfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.‘$*
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control
Service.
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or
at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Em.ission Control Service.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
(Continued)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.*:$
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60,000 Miles (100 000 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
6 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control
Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 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).
Check readfront axle
fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the
front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Drain,
flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what
to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control
Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
I
(Continued)
0
0
0
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.:k*
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Enzissian Control
Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter. An Enzission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control
Service.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty
Emissions
(Continued)
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.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
15,000 Miles (25 000 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).
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
(Continued)
0 Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
0 If your vehicle has a thermostatically controlled air cleaner, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up. Be sure the valve works properly.
An Emission Control Service. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service.
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 the
United States.
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