1996 GMC SAVANA automatic transmission fluid

At Least Once a Month Automatic Transmission Check
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassettt -1eck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all bur
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorshnd anchoiages are
working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep
a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.) Check
the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission“
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate ail hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel
filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches,
locks and
any moving seat hardware. Door hinges are lubricated
for the
life of your vehicle; no additional lubrication is
required. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUID/LUBRICANT
~~ ~
~~
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst“
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50150 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havo line@
DEX-COOL TM
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with
a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
~~
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 1 1 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017
- 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission
Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM
Pd-t No. 1234624 1
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB
or GC-LB.
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Engine ........................................ 6-8
Coolant ..................................... 6-20
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-54
Cooling System
.............................. 6-66
Exhaust
..................................... 2-24
Identification
........................... 6-60. 6-65
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5-10
Running While Parked ......................... 2-25
Starting Your
................................ 2- I4
Engine Oil
.................................... 6- 1 1
Adding ..................................... 6-11
Additives
................................... 6-13
Checking
................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-52
Used
....................................... 6-14
Whentochange
.............................. 6-14
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-24
Fabric cleaning
............................... 6-5 1
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-56
Finish Damage
................................. 6-57
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 19
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-20
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-65
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-49
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4 French
Language Manual
11
Front Parkingnurn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-34
Front Storage Area
.............................. 2-41
FrontTowing
................................... 5-8
Fuel .......................................... 6-2
Canada
...................................... 6-3
.. ...........................
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-4
Gage ....................................... 2-53
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Tankcapacity
............................... 6-67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-62
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-54
Engine
Oil Pressure ........................... 2-52
Fuel
....................................... 2-53
Speedometer
................................. 2-45
Voltmeter
................................... 2-55
GAWR
....................................... 4-27
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-17
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-27
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-26
Guide en Franpis
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-26
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-31
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
.. .................................
On Reminder ................................ 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-61
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Locks Cylinders
................................... 7-44
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-44
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-3
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-4
Sliding Door Child Security
...................... 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
.................... 7-46
Loss
of Control ................................ 4- 12
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-49
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-44
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-65
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-5 1
Maintenance Schedule ............................ 7- 1
Long Trip/Highway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-49
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-58
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-50
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1 - 1
Manual Mirror ................................. 2-40
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
Mirrors
....................................... 2-40
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-39 Inside
Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-39
Manual
..................................... 2-40
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-39
Visor
Vanity ................................. 2-42
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Model Reference ................................. vi
Mountain Roads ................................ 4-21
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-29
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-18
New Vehicle Break-In ........................... 2-13
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
Noise Control System
............................ 6-9
Odometer
.................................... 2-45
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-45
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- IO
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-11
Overheating Engine ............................. 5- IO
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-43
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical ......................... 6-58
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-17
Shifting Into
........ ; ........................ 2-21
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-23
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Parking AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-20
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-24
With
a Tra~ler ................................ 4-36
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-29
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-5
Passing ....................................... 4-11
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power
Antenna
Mast Care ............................ 3-29
Option Fuses
................................ 6-61
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-39
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows ................................... 2-26
Power Seat
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-29
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .................... 8-9
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
Radiator
..................................... 5- I6
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-23
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
......................... 3.9.3.11.3.13. 3.19
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4- I5
Reading Lamps ................................ 2-38 Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-19
Door Security
Locks ........................... 2-4
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-30
Storage ..................................... 2-41
Towing
...................................... 5-9
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-39
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-13
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-68
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-17
Removing the Rear Seat
........................... 1-6
Replacement Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-29
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Bdbs ...................................... 6-69
Parts
....................................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-48
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-48
Replacing the Rear Seat
........................... 1-7
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head ........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-48
Systemcheck ................................ 7-44
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-18
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-29
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-43
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Transmission Fluid
Automatic
................................... 6- 16
Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-45
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-30
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-35
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
Underhood Lamp
........ , ...................... 2-38
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Identification Number ......................... 6-60
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System
............................... 3-8
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-42
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-41
Damage
Warnings
............................... iv
Loading .................................... 4-26 warning
Devices
............................... 5-2
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-46
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-25
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-55
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-48
NutToryue
.................................. 6-65
Nut Torque .................................. 5-32
Replacement
................................. 6-48
Wrench
..................................... 5-22
Windows
..................................... 2-26
Power
....................................... 2-26
SideLatches
................................. 2-27
Swing-Out
.................................. 2-27
Windshleld Washer
............................. 2-32
Fluid
.................................. 2-326-25
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-43
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-31
Blade Replacement
........................... 6-39
Fuses ...................................... 6-61
Winter Driving
................................. 4-23
Wiring. Headlamp
.............................. 6-61
WreckerTowin
f; ................................. 5-6
Wrench, Wheel
................................. 5-22
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