1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE engine oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care’’
in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn
and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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The brake wear warning sound means that sooner
or later your brakes won’t work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement
of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should
be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed
for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes
replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear. If
your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts in them, as your vehicle does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
-- for example,
when your brake linings wear down and you have to
have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the
surface under the vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids\
.
Water dripping from the air conditioning system after
it
has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks or fumes,
the causes should
be found and corrected at once.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and
stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
Iight pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside
of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to
a clean section of the cloth.
When
you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer
to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
Fabric Protection
Your vehicle has upholstery and carpet that has been
treated
with Scotchgard TM Fabric Protector, a 3M
product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water,
which are the carriers of
most stains. Even with this
protection, you still need
to clean your upholstery and
carpet often to keep
it looking new.
Further information
on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6 167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, nm-garine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be
1.
2.
3.
removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain
if left on a vehicle’s seat fabric. Thcy should be
removed as soon as possible. Be careful, because
the cleaner
will dissolve them and lnay cause them
to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice,
milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed
as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
0 If,a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a
GM Vinylkeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
0 For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylheather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
cleaners, furniture polish
or shoe polish on leather.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If
dirt is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm
the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces
of the instrument panel, Sprays containing silicones or'
waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be clearled regularly to keep
. their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use
GM Chrome Polish on
chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary:
Use special care with aluminum trim.
To avoid
damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap
to clean aluminum. A
coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended
for all bright metal parts.
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Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
A wax
may then be applied.
The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted
surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you could
damage the surface.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic vehicle
wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint .finish.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER USAGE
DESCRIPTION ' SIZE
I050004 Shines vehicle without
scratching
Chamois
2.75 sq. ft. ~~ ~ ~ ~~
r 1050172 1~ 16 oz. (0.473 L)-1 Tar and Road Oil Remover[- Also removes old waxes and polishes
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I ~ ~ 1050173 [ ~1607_(0473 L) 1 --Chrome Cleaner and Polish-r Removes
rust and corrosion
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10501 74
Exterior cleaner and polish
Manic Mirror Cleaner Polish 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1 05020 1
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
10502 14
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
6 Ibs. (2.72 kg) 1050429 Cleans
grease, grime and smoke film Glass Cleaner 23
oz. (0.680 L) I050427
. Spot and stain removal Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
32 oz. (0.946
L)
For cloth
Spot Lifter
8 oz. (0.237 L) 105 1398" Cleans
vinyl,
cloth, tires and mats
I051515 Exterior wash
Wash and
Wax Concentrate
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Windshield washer solvent and
antifreeze
Optikleen@
32
oz. (0.946 L)
1052918"" Protects
vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All TM Protector 8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052929
Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All Cleaner 16
oz. (0.473 L)
12345002** Attracts and absorbs
soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052930 Spray
on wheel
cleaner
Wheel Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
12345725 Shines tires
Silicone Tire Shine
12 oz. (0.354 L)
Motors Parts Department for these products.
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* Not recommended for pigskin suede-leather.
See "Fluids and Lubricants"
in the Index. **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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Fuse Usage
ECM-B ....... Fuel Pump, PCMNCM
RR DEFOG ... Rear Window Defogger
IGN-E
....... Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil,
A/C Compressor Relay, Hot
Fuel Module
Fuse
FUEL SOL ....
GLOW PLUG ,
HORN .......
AUX FAN ....
ECM- 1 .......
A/c ..........
ENG- 1 .......
LIGHTING ...
BATT ........
IGN-A .......
IGN-B .......
ABS .........
BLOWER. ....
Usage
Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine)
Glow plugs (Diesel Engine)
Horn, Underhood Lamps
Auxiliary Fan
Injectors, PCM/VCM
Air Conditioning Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister
Purge, EVRV Idle Coast
Solenoid, Heated
02, Fuel
Heater (Diesel Engine), Water
Sensor (Diesel Engine)
Headlamp and Panel Dimmer
Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses
Battery, Fuse Block Busbar
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch
Anti-Lock Brake Module
Hi Blower and Rear Blower Relays
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts -- Gasoline Engines
Replacement part numbers listed In this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing,
and are subject to change.
If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your .vehicle when it was
built, or
if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
Engine
VORTEC” 5700
VIN R Oil Filter PF1218T
Air Cleaner Filter
A 1300C
Spark Plugs * 4 1-932
Spark Plug Gap
0.060 in. (1.52 mm)
Fuel Filter GF626
Wiper Blades. (Front) 22154886
Wiper Blade Type (Front) Trico
Wiper Blade Length (Front) 18 inches
(45.0 cm)
Wiper Blade (Rear) 22154396
Wiper Blade Type (Rear) Trico
Wiper Blade Length (Rear) 14 inches (35.5 cm)
“four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
-- use a PF52 oil filter.
46VORTEC” 7400
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PF1218
A1 3OOC
4 1-932
0.060 in. (1.52 mm)
GF626
22154886 Trico
18 inches
(45.0 cm)
22154396
Trico
14 inches (35.5 cm)