1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN engine oil

Name
ECM-B
RR DEFOG
IGN-E
Circuits Protected
Fuel Pump, PCMNCM
Rear Window Defogger
Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil,
A/C Compressor Relay,
Hot Fuel Module
Name
FUEL SOL
GLOW PLUG
HORN
AUX FAN
ECM-
1
AIC ENG-
1
LIGHTING
BATT
IGN-A IGN-B
ABS
BLOWER
STOP/HAZ
Circuits Protected
Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine)
Glow plugs (Diesel Engine)
Horn, Underhood Lamps
Auxiliary Fan
Injectors, PCMNCM
Air Conditioning
Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister
Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid,
Heated
02, Fuel Heater
(Diesel Engine), Water Sensor
(Diesel Engine)
Headlamp and Panel Dimmer
Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses
Battery, Fuse Block Busbar
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Anti-Lock Brake Module
Hi Blower and Rear
Blower Relays
Stoplamps
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts -- Gasoline Engines
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.
Engine
“VORTEC” 5700
VIN R
Oil Filter AC Type PF1218f
Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A1300C
Spark Plugs
AC Type 4 1-932
Spark Plug Gap 0.060
in. (1.52 mm)
Fuel Filter AC Type GF626
Wiper Blades (Front) GM Part No. 22154886
Wiper Blade Type (Front) Trico
Wiper Blade Length (Front) 18 inches (45.0 cm)
Wiper Blade (Rear) GM Part
No. 22154396
Wiper Blade Type (Rear) Trico
Wiper Blade Length (Rear) 14 inches (35.5 cm)
“four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
-- use a PF52 oil filter.
‘VORTEC” 7400
J
AC Type PF1218
AC Type A1300C AC Type 41-932
0.060 in. (1.52 mm)
AC Type GF626
GM Part
No. 22154886
Trico
18 inches
(45.0 cm)
GM Part No. 22154396
Trico
14 inches (35.5 cm)
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Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index.
ENGINE VIN QTY Without Rear Heater
“VORTEC” 5700 R 17.5 Quarts (16.5 L)
“VORTEC” 7400 J 25 Quarts (23.5 L)
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
ENGINE VIN QUANTITY WITH FILTER?
“VORTEC” 5700 R 5 Quarts (4.8 L)
“VORTEC” 7400 J 7 Quarts (6.5 L)
?Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
QTY With Rear Heater
20 Quarts (19 L)
27.5 Quarts (26 L)
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
1.
Protection
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your
GM dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in
good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition -- Gasoline Engines .
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
frequently. your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off-road
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
One of the reasons you should *follow this schedule if you
operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that
these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez
Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every 6,000 Miles
(10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and Underhood
Insulation Inspection
(GVWR above 8,500 lbs. only).
Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each
brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Valve Inspection.
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Long Trip/Highway Definition -- Gacoline Engines
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down slowel:
1 Long TripMighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines I
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Drive Axle Service. Tire Rotation.
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only).
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Long TripMighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every
30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Inspection. Evaporative Control System Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive
Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the following pages.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166
000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at
150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after 150,000 miles (240
000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services’’ and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following.
Footnotes
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, 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.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspection” in Part
C of this schedule.
** Drive axle service (see “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index for proper lubricant to use):
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 oil change.
If driving in
dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
heavy-duty or off-road use.
More frequent lubrication may be required for
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -0 Gasoline Engines
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfkont axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE JI
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