1997 GMC SIERRA Owners Manual

A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Air Cleaner
D. Radiator Cap
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
E Engine Oil Dipstick
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
H. Engine Oil Fill
I. Fan
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
M. FuseRelay Center
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Noise Control System
The following information relates to compliance with Federal noise emission standards
for vehicles with a Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than
10,OOO lbs.
(4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule provides
information
on maintaining the noise control system to
minimize degradation of the noise emission control system
during the life of your vehicle. The noise control system
warranty is given in your Warranty booklet.
These standards apply only to vehicles sold
in the
United States.
Tampering With Noise Control
System Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the
causing thereof:
I. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person,
other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or
replacement,
of any device or element of design
incorporated into any new vehicle for
the purpose
of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery
to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element
of design has
been removed or rendered inoperative
by any person. Among those
acts presumed
to constitute tampering are
the acts listed below.
Insulation:
0 Removal of the noise shields or underhood insulation.
Engine:
0 Removal or rendering engine speed governor (if
equipped) inoperative
so as to allow engine speed to
exceed manufacturer specifications.
Fan and Drive:
0 Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering
clutch inoperative.
0 Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped).
Air Intake:
Removal of the air cleaner silencer.
0 Reversing the air cleaner cover.
Exhaust:
0 Removal of the muffler and/or resonator.
Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe clamps.
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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick has
a yellow ring handle and is
located on the passenger’s side
of the engine.
Turn
off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need
to add at least one
quart of 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.
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I 1 What Kind of Oil to Use
I NOTICE: I Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking
for the “Starbuk” symbol. This symbol
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Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
much oil that the oil level gets above the upper Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which
mark that shows the proper operating range, does not carry this Starburst symbol.
The engine oil fill cap
for the “VORTEC”
4300,
5000 and 5700 engines are
located on the driver’s side
engine valve cover.
your engine could be damaged.
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The engine oil fill cap for the “VORTEC” 7400 engine
is located at the front of the engine.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere
in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in when you’re through. If you
change your own oil,
be sure
you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on
the
front of the oil container.
If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine
is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown
in the following chart:
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RECOMMENDED SAE YlSCOSlTT GRADE ENGINE OILS I
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. I
HOT
WEATHER
COLD
WEATHER
SAE 5w-30 PREFERRED
LWK
Fm THIS
SYMBOL
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 (- 18°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.
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 (-29”C), 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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Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your GM dealer is ready
to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity
maintenance schedule:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures
are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
You frequently tow a trailer.
The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first. If
none
of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter
every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving
a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water,
or a good hand cleaner, Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle
it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)
Your air cleaner is located between the battery and
coolant recovery tank. The
air cleaner assembly
has an indicator that lets
you know when the air filter
is dirty and needs to be
serviced. The indicator
is
located in the air intake
tube between the air cleaner
and the engine.
See “Owner Checks and Services” in the Index to
determine when to check the indicator.
If the area inside the clear section of the indicator is
green, no air filter service is required. When the area
inside the indicator is orange and
CHANGE AIR
FILTER appears, the filter should be replaced.
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To remove the air filter, unhook the retaining clips and
remove the cover. Lift the filter and the connected duct
out of the air cleaner housing. Hold the duct and remove
the filter by both pulling and twisting the filter away
from the duct. Care should be taken
to dislodge as little
dirt as possible.
Clean the filter sealing surface
of the duct and the
filter housing. Install
the new filter
by pushing it all the way to the stop
on the duct.
Install the duct and the filter into the air cleaner housing.
Make sure that the duct fits properly
into the housing.
Install the cover and fasten the two retaining clips.
After the air filter is properly serviced, the indicator
should be reset. Push the button on top of the indicator
to reset
it to the green (clean) filter zone.
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