1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE oil temperature

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The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with new
DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your
vehicle for
5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km),
whichever occurs first.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolant for
your vehicle will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129 ” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning gages work as they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant it is important that you use
DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free)
coolant meeting
GM Specification 6277111.
If silicated coolant is added to the system,
premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first.
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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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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that
the failure to perform this maintenance item will
not
nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior to the completion
of the vehicle's useful life.
We, however, urge that all recommended
maintenance services
be performed at the indicated
intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
# Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings,
steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, front
axle propshaft splines and brake pedal springs. Ball
joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated
unless their temperature
is 10°F (-12"C), or higher,
or they could be damaged.
** Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Standard Differential -- Clieck fluid level and add
fluid as needed at every oil change. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
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48,000 Miles (80 OOOkm)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
50,000 Miles (83 000 km),
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain..
- .When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the
fluid and filter do not
require changing.
delivery service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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(166 00.0 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
-f The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that
the failure to perform this maintenance item will not
nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life.
We, however, urge that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated
intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
# Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings,
steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer
case shift linkage, parking brake cable guides, front
axle propshaft splines and brake pedal springs. Ball
joints and kingpin bushings should not be lubricated
unless their temperature is
10°F (-12"C), or higher,
or they could be damaged.
** Drive axle service:
0
0
0
Locking Differential -- Drain fluid and refill at first
engine
oil change. At subsequent oil changes, check
fluid level and add fluid as needed. If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Standard Differential -- Check fluid level and add
fluid as needed at every engine oil change. If driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain
fluid and
refill every
15,000 miles (25 '000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for
heavy-duty or off-road use.
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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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