1996 GMC SIERRA capacities

~~ Front Position
6. Replace
the wheel nuts
with
the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each
wheel
nut by hand using
the wheel. wrench until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
Rear Position
7. Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel
wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
8. Tighten the nuts
firmly
in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown by
rotating the wheel
wrench clockwise.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to the
proper torque. See “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need
to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications"
in the Index
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil fill cap
for the 4.3L, S.OL and the
S.7L engine is located on
the driver's side engine
valve cover.
The engine oil
fill cap for the 7.4L engine is located at
the front
of the engine.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
hack in when you're through.
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Interior Lamps
Dome Lamps
Reading ‘Lamps
Door Courtesy Lamps
Four-Wheel-Drive Indicator
Four-Wheel-Drive Shift Lever
Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp
Ashtray
Lamp
Sunshade Vanity Mirror
Capacities and Specifications
Engine
“VORTEC” 4300
“VORTEC” 5000
“VORTEC”
5700
“VORTEC” 7400
Type
V6
V8
V8
V8
Quantity
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
RPO Code
L35
L30
L3 1
L29
VIN Code
W
M
R
J
Number
21 1-2
21 1-2
194
194
194
194
194
74
Spark Plug Gap
0.060 inches ( 1.52 mm)
0.060 inches (1.52 mrn)
0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
0.060 inches (I -52 mm)
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Brake Adjustment .................................. 6-36
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
.......................... 2-61
Trailer
...................................... 4-55
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-44
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Fluid
........................................ 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
Wear
........................................ 6-35
Braking in Emergencies
....................... '. ..... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
............................ 2-8
7-44
Bulb Replacement
.............. ............... 6-37
BTSI
Check
...................................
Canadian Roadside Assistance .... ................ 8-6
'Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
......................... 2-30,4-41,
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-42
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-24
Cassette/Compact Disc Storage
.................... 2-50
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-28
CertificatiodTire Label
.......................... 4-42
Cargo Lamp
................ .. .................. 2-43
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-9.3 '- 11
.Center Overhead Console
......... .............. 2-46
Certification Label
...................... : ....... 4-42 Chains. Safety
........................ : ........ 4-55
Chains Tire 6-57 .................................... .
......
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...... 1.39, 1-41
Securing
in the Center Seat Position ............... 1-44
TopStrap
.................................... 1-39
WheretoPut
................................ 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-46
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers and Fpses
....................... 6-69
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-64
Glass
........................................ 6-61
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-58
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-61
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-62
Special Problems
............................. 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-62
Climate Control System
....................... 3-1, 3-2
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning
Fabric
....................................... 6-59
Leather ..................................... 6-61
Stains
...................................... 6-60
Tires
....................................... 6-64
Wheels
.....................................6-6 4.
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Engine ................................... 6.8. 6.10
Coolant
..................................... 6-26
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 12
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-42
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-62
Cooling System Capacity
....................... 6-76
Exhaust
..................................... 2-30
Fuse Blocks
............................ 6.69. 6.71
Identification
................................ 6-67
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-42
Overheating
................................. 5- 10
Running While Parked ......................... 2-30
Specifications
................................ 6-74
StartingYour
................................ 2-11
Underhood Fusemelay Center
................... 6-7 I
Engine Oil .................................... 6- 12
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-12
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-65
Used
....................................... 6-16
Whentochange
.............................. 6-15
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-30
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-59
Fan Control. Climate Control System
............ 3.1. 3.2
Fender Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............. 6-42
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-16
Finish Care
.................................... 6-63 Finish Damage
................................. 6-64
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-21
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-48
FogLamps
.................................... 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Four-wheel Drive
......................... 2-21. 6-25
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FrontAxle .................................... 6-26
Front Axle Locking Feature
....................... 2-21
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
..... 6.40. 6.41
Fuel
.......................................... 6-2
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-68
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Tankcapacity
............................... 6-76
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-69
Fusible Links
.................................. 6-69
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-62
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-65
Fuel
....................................... 2-68
Tachometer
.................................. 2-57
Voltmeter
................................... 2-60
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-46
GAWR
....................................... 4-42
Speedometer
................................. 2-57
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Seatback. Latches ................................ 1-5
Seatbacks. Reclining
............................. 1-3
Seats EasyEntry
................................... 1-6
ManualFront ................................. 1-1
Power Driver’s
................................ 1-2
Power Lumbar Control
.......................... 1-2
Rear
.................................... 1-7. 1-8
Seatcontrols
................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint
. ..... 1-39. 1-41 1-44. 1-46
Service
......................................... 6-1
Bulletips, Ordering .............................. 8-9
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-63
Manuals, Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-67
Publications, Ordering
.......................... 8-9
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6- 1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-64
Shift Lever
.......................... 2-13,2-17, 2-18
Shift Light
............................... 2-20, 2-66
Shift Speeds
.................................... 2-19
Shifting Into Park
(P) ............................ 2-26
Shifting, Manual Transmission
............... 2- 17, 2- 18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-15
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-43
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1 .
SIR .......................................... 1-21 Skidding
....................................... 4-12
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-23
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-74
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-74
Speedometer
................................... 2-57
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-60
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-44
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-11
Steam
........................................ 5-10
Steering
....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-45
In Emergencies
................................. 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Step-Bumper Pad
............................... 4-62
StorageAreas
.................................. 2-46
Storage. Overhead
.............................. 2-48
Storage. Underhood
............................. 2-51
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-37
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-32
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-48
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-53
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-21
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-57
Tailgate Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement
. .. .......... 6-45
Tailgate Removal
................................ 2-2
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-45. 6-46
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-3
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