1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER fuel

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FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AN0 COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THL'EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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WEATHER
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COLD
WEATHER
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FOR THIS
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DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it's going
to be 0" F (- 1 8 "C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
I NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29OC), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
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are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause
overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and
a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle”
in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to
be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread
is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged. replace them.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificationRire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
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Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right
away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into
a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control
can collect on the underbody.
If these are not removed.
accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody
parts such
as fuel lines, frame. floor pan and exhaust system
even though they have corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do
this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces
on your vehicle. This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this. GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by
this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase.
whichever occurs first.
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FuseKircuit Breaker
A
B
Usage
Power Door Locks, Power Seat,
Power Seat Lumbar, Remote
Keyless Entry
Power Windows, Sunroof
Module/Motor
FuseKircuit
Breaker Usage
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4
Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps, Chime,
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Relay,
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Dome Lamps. Cargo Lamps, Visor
Vanity Mirror, Cigarette Lighter,
Inside Rearview Mirror Lamp,
Overhead Console Lamps, Glove
Box Lamp, Horns, Horn Relay, IP
Courtesy Lamps, Power Outside
Rearview Mirror, Liftglass Release
Motor, Illuminated Entry Module
Parking
Lamps, License Plate Lamps.
Electric Shift Transfer Case Module,
Underhood Lamp, Rear Wiper. Fog
Lamp Relay, Door Switch Lamp,
Ashtray Lamp, Headlamp Switch
A/C Compressor Relay, Cluster
Chime Module, DRL Relay Coil,
Four-Wheel-Drive Indicator Lamp,
DRL Module, Rear Defog Timer,
Transfer Case Control Module
Ignition, SIR Redundant Ignition,
RKE Ignition. Fuel Sender Module
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Oxygen Sensor Heater, Exhaust Gas
Recirculation, Cam Sensor,
CANN.
Purge, Canister Vent Solenoid, Mass
Airflow Sensor, Cam Shaft Sensor
Blower Motor, Temperature
Door
Motor, HI Blower Relay Coil
Power Auxiliary Outlets, Assembly
Line Diagnostic Link
Rear Window Defogger
PCMNCM Battery,
Fuel Pump
PCM/VCM Ignition, Injectors, Crank
Sensor, Coil Driver Module
Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror Map
Lamp, Overhead Console Reading
Lamps, Rear Wiper, Rear Washer,
Overhead Console Display
Anti-Lock Braking System, VCM
Clock, Radio Battery, CD Player
A/C Compressor Battery Feed
Daytime Running Lamps;
Fog
Lamps, Fog Lamp Relay
IGN-3
FuseKircuit
Breaker
Usage
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Turn Signals and Back-up Lamps,
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid
Windshield Washer, Windshield
Wiper Motor
Not Used
Electric Shift Transfer Case
Crank Relay, Air Bag Module
Not Used
Air Bag Module
Cluster Illumination, Radio
Illumination, Heater Lamp,
4WD
Illumination, Chime Module, Fog
Lamp Illumination, Rear Wiper
Switch Illumination, Rear Defogger
Switch Illumination, Liftglass
Release Switch Illumination,
Overhead Console Illumination
PRNDL Power, 4L6OE Automatic
Transmission
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ............ “VORTEC” 4300
Type .................................... V6
VINCode
................................. W
Firing Order ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Horsepower ................... 190 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
........... 195°F (91°C)
Spark Plug Gap
.......... 0.045 inches (0.114 cm)
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque ............ 95 Ib-ft (130 N-m)
Tire Pressure
...... See the Certificationflire label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in
the Index.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based on the latest information available at the time
of
printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this
manual is not
the same as the part used in your vehicle
when it was built, or if
you have any questions, please
contact your
GM truck dealer.
Thermostat
......................... 12551472
Oil Filter
............................... PF52
Air Cleaner Filter
...................... A1 163C
PCV Valve
.......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit
...... 24200796
Spark Plugs .......................... .4 1-932
Fuel Filter
............................. GF48 1
Front Windshield Wiper Blade
.......... Trico (20 inches/50.8 cm)
Backglass Wiper Blade
... Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
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Cooling System* Automatic Trans.
............ 1 1.7 quarts ( 1 I. 1 L)
Manual Trans. .............. 1 1.9 quarts ( 1 1.3 L)
Crankcase* ................. 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission
(Drain and Refill)"
........... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Differential Fluid
Rear
........................ 4.0 pints (1.9 L)
Front ....................... 2.6 pints (1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 19 gallons (72 L)
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of R- 134a
*After refill, the level
must be checked.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If
you're not sure, ask your GM dealer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase
S/T10516 .............. 100.5 inches (255.3 cm)
1 S/T10506 .............. 107.0 .
Length
S10516 ............... 175.0
T10516 ............... 175.4 nches
(27 I .8 cm)
nches (444.5 cm)
nches (445.5 cm)
S/T 10506 .............. 18 I .5 inches (46 I .O cm)
Height
S10516 ................ 66.0 inches (167.6 cm)
T10516
................ 66.9 inches (170.0cm)
S10506
................ 65.9 inches (167.4 cm)
T10506
................ 67.0 inches (170.2 cm)
Width
....... .......... 67.8 inches ( 172.2 cm)
Front Tread
S Series ................ 55.0 inches (139.6 cm)
T Series ................ 57.3 inches (145.4 cm)
S Series ................ 54.7 inches (138.8 cm)
T Series ................ 55.1 inches ( 139.9 cm)
Rear Tread
*Figures reflect base equipment only.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know
exactly
how you'll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times
a week. Or you may drive
long distances
all the time in very hot. dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or
you may drive
it to work. to do errands or in many
other ways.
Because
of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than
you'll find
in the schedules in this section. So please read this
section and note how you drive.
If you.have any
questions
on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your
GM dealer.
This part tells
you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them.
If you
that GM-trained and supported service people
will
perform the work using genuine GM parts.
s 00 to your dealer for your service needs. you'll know The proper fluids
and lubricants
to use are listed in Part D.
Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before
you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
These schedules are
for vehicles that:
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carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You
will find these limits on your vehicle's
Certification/Tire label. See "Loading Your Vehicle"
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfxes
within legal
driving limits.
are driven off-road
in the recommended manner. See
"Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive
Vehicle''
in the Index.
use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel"
in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which
schedule to follow:
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