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Short Trip/City Definition -- Gasoline Engines
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true
for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driying in stop-and-go traffic).
off-road frequently.
your vehicle.
or other, commercial application.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you
operate your vehicle under any
of these conditions is that
these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonel:
Short'Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only). Thermostatically Controlled Engine
Cooling
Fan Check' (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only)
(or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on
the following pages.

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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine
under highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down
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Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months,' whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whicheve
occurs first). Drive Axle Service.
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25
000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above :r
8,500 lbs. only). Thermostatically Controlled
Engine
Cooling Fan Check (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control ,System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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0 If your engine has a thermostatical-ly
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.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control 5ervice.
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system hspection as described in the
service manual.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Conduct evaporative control system
inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and
condition. Check that the purge valve works
properly (if equipped). Replace as needed.
0 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.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 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.
Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: 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 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.
0 Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system inspection as described in the
service manual.
An Emission Control Service.
inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and
condition. Check that the purge valve works
properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.
An. Emission Control Service. T
0 Conduct evaporative control system
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
7-36
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Engine
................................... 6.8. 6.10
Coolant
..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-12
Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-42
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-62
Cooling System
.............................. 6-72
Exhaust
...................................... 2-25
Identification
................................ 6-60
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-42
Overheating
.................................. 5-9
Running While Parked
......................... 2-25
Specifications
. : .............................. 6-70
Starting Your
................................ 2- 11
EngineOil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6- 13
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
.................................... 6-12
Pressure Gage
................................. 2-65
Used
....................................... 6-15
Whentochange
.............................. 6-15
.Entry to the Rear Seat (Suburban Second Seat)
........ 1 - 13
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-25
Fabric Cleaning
......... .1 ..................... 6-52
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter, Air
..................................... 6-16
Filter, Engine Oil
............................... 6- 15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage
................................. 6-58
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-16
Flashers, Hazard Warning
.......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5- 19
Fluid Capacities ................................. 6-72
Fluid Leak Check
............................... 6-34
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-48
Folding the Rear Seat
(2-Door Utility) ............... 1-8
Folding the Rear Seat
(+Door Utility) ............... 1-9
Folding the Second Seat (Suburban)
................ 1-11
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
Four-wheel Drive
......................... 2-17. 6-22
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FrontAxle ..................................... 6-23
Front Axle Locking Feature
....................... 2-17
Front Park/Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
...... 6-38, 6-39
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............. 6-40
FrontTowing
................................... 5-8
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
............................... 6-5
Gage
........................................ 2-68
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
System Chart
................................. 6-73
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-62
.. ...........................
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-62
Engine Oil Pressure
i .......................... 2-65
Fuel
....................................... 2-68
Speedometer
................................. 2-57
Tachometer
.................................. 2-57
Voltmeter
................................... 2-60
Garage Door Opener.
............................ 2-44
GAWR
....................................... 4-42
Gear Positions, Automatic Transmission
............. 2-14
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