1996 GMC SAVANA brake fluid

Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There
are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the
reservoir might
go down. The first is that the brake fluid
lining wear. When new linings are put in, thc tluid levcl
2 wes down to an acceptable level during nonnal brake
c qoes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since
a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won't work well, or
won't work at all.
So, it isn't a good idea to "top off' your brake tluid.
Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then
you'll have too much
fluid when you get new brake linings.
You should add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done
on the brake hydraulic system.
A CAUTION
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the
engine. The fluid
will burn if the engine is hot
enough. You
or others could be burned, and your
vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
check your brake fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance
Inspections"
in the Index.
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Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap.
Just
look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir.
The
fluid levels should be above MIN. If they aren’t,
have your brake system checked
to see if there is a leak.
After work
is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the levels are above
MIN and below the top
of each window.
What to I
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work
at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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Brake Wear
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.
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).
L
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.
I NOTICE: I
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result
in costly brake repair.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Control Service.
footnote ## (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed. **
CI Check axle fluid level and add fluid
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Servic-e.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines A
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
Arz Emission Cotltr-ol Senlice.
footnote ## (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
El Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary. AFI Emission Contd Stjt-vic’o.
0 Check axle tluid level and add fluid
as needed.
**
Clean and repack the front wheel bearings
(or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is Noise Emission
Control Ser\*icc_. Applicnble only to vehicles sold irz
the United Stl1te.s.
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. 7his is CI Noise
Emission Corltrol Service. Applicddr onl~ to
\~cl~ic.lcs sold in the United Stcrtes.
DArE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu :e -- Gasoline Engines I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
A11 Emissiou Control Sut-vic*u.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
as needed :K>K
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
At7 Emi.s.sio/l Co\71\-i)l Sc~r~~ic-c.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed :k:3
DATE
ACTUAL MII,EAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiol~ Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter.
Replace air cleaner filter.
0 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 Stutes.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
An Etnissiorz Control Service.
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 u Noise
Etnissiou Coutrol Service. Applicable
o~d~ to
whic.les
sold in the United States.
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom
of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Control Service.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
as needed.
**
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
1
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
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 axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. **
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to
the
appropriate GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
I
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