1996 GMC SIERRA gas mileage

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
You should keep,a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date
of any service work you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about
it.
0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, and the proper replacement
parts and tools before you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
0 Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other’ fasteners. “English” and “metric”
fasteners can be easily confused. If
you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off.
You could be hurt.
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Diesel Fuel
Requirements and Fuel System” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. For vehicles with gasoline engines, please
read-this.
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane
or higher. At a minimum, it should meet specifications
ASTM D4814
in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93
in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have
been developed by the American Automobile
Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for better vehicle
performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting
the AAMA specification could provide improved
driveability and emission control system protection
compared
to other gasolines. I
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is
less than
87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
87 octane or higher and you
still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
But don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when
you’re accelerating or driving up a
hill. That’s normal,
and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid
of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means
you have
a problem.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
c] 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.
**
6,000 Miles (10 000 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 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.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE I SERVICED BY I
7-7
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
15,000 Miles (25 000 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 readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean
and repack the front wheel bearings (or
at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs.
Only: Inspect shields and underhood
insulation
for damage or looseness. Adjust
or replace
as required. This is CE Noise Emission
Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in
the United Stcrtes.
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 n Noise Elnission
Contml Sot*vic'e. Applicuhle only to vehicles sold in
the United Stcrtes.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Cuntrul 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. **
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 I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:^
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An En?.issiorz Control Service.
17 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. **
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-10
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Etnissiorz Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 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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I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
At1 Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
El Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
M
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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FShort Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
33,000 Miles (55 000 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 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
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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.
**
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-13
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiorz 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. **
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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 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.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-14
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Etnission 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.
**
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: 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 Service. ApplicLrhle
on14: to vehick sold in
the United States.
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
velzicles sold in the United Stcrtes.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
7-15
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