1996 GMC SIERRA Owners Manual

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
96?000 Miles (160 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernissiorz 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.
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DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
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.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines 1
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
60 months since last service, whichever
occurs
first). See "Engine. Coolant" in the
Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contd Service.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter
if the vehicle's GVWR is over
8600 Ibs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90" F
(32 * C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If' .e you c/o rzot LLW your vehicle under crny of
these corzciitiorzs, the.fluid and filter do not
require chcrnging.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
0 Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(Pcv) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL
MILEAGE
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
j- 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, rear
driveline center splines, 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.
‘k‘k Drive axle service:
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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.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme
overloadtrailer towing conditions and high-speed
(above
45 mph or 70 kmh) conditions for extended
periods
of time must have the drive axle fluid changed
every
30,000 miles (50 000 km). See ”Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
c] Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
**
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.
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Etttission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote ##
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals
for leaking. **
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
Contr-ol Service. Applicable
orzly to vehicles sold in
the Ulzited Stcltes.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
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.
TIzis is a Noise
Enzissior.2
Corztrol Service. Applicable ody to
vel~icles sold irz the United States.
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DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE -
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
**
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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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedblt: -- Gasoline Enginee
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Corztrol Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints
and axle seals for leaking. :k:f:
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front
wheel bearings (or at
' each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Cmrd Ser-vice. 3'
0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace as required.
Tlzis is L[ Noise Emissiorz
Control Service.
Appliccrble only to \vhiclt~s sol~i in
the United Stutes.
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
Emissior~
Control Service. Applicwble only to
vehicles sold in the United Stutes.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Et12ission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
**
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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45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiorl Cuntr-ol Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
El Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
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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 LZ Noise Enaission
Control
Service. Applicwble oldy to whicles sold in
tlw United Stntes.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)
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.
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid
and filter
if the vehicle's GVWR is over
8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90" F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
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