1998 GMC SAVANA air filter

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 slun 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.
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)
A
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1. Loosen the screw bolt to air induct hose.
2. Remove the three bolts holding the air cleaner
housing in place.
3. Remove the full air housing.
4. Unsnap the three clips.
Then
tilt the top cover up and back to expose the
filter element.
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5. Install a new filter element with the folds in the
down position.
Reverse Steps
1 through 4 to replace the air cleaner.
See “Normal Replacement Parts” for the proper filter
to use.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to determine when to
replace the air filter and crankcase ventilation filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
I
Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can
cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner
not only cleans the air,
it stops flame if the engine
backfires.
If it isn’t there, and the engine
backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with
it
off, and be careful working on the engine with
the air cleaner
off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage
it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” in the Diesel Supplement.
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level
is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 or
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
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Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
TYPE QUANTITY
Standard Tank 3 1 Gallons (117.33 L)
Standard Tank 33 Gallons (124.90 L)
Optional Tank* 55 Gallons (208.18 L)
** 159”, 177” Wheelbase Vehicles Only.
MODEL TYPE
Passenger and Cargo
Cab and Chassis
Cab and Chassis
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine “VORTEC”4300 “VORTEC”5000
VIN W M
Oil Filter PF52 PF1218
Air Cleaner Filter
* A917C A917C
PCV Valve CV789C cv774c
Spark Plugs 41-932 4 1-932
Fuel Filter GF48 1 GF48 1
Radiator Cap
RC36 RC36
“VORTEC”5700
R
PF1218
A917C
cv774c 4 1-932
GF48 1
RC36
“VORTEC”7400
J
PF1218 A917C
cv774c 4 1-932
GF48
1
RC36
* Replace with AC Air Filter, Part No. A917C and for severe dusty conditions, use AC Air Filter, Part No. 1236C.
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short TripKity Definition -- Gasoline Engines I
Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
0
0
0
0
0
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).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a hailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
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 soonex
Short TriplCity Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every
3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs fist). Chassis
Lubrication (or
3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection
(GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only). Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at
each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600
GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
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Maintenance Schedule
I Long Tripmighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines J
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.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
8,500 lbs. only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
Transmission Service (vehicles over
8600 GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
1 Long Tripmighway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
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. Automatic
Transmission Service (normal conditions). 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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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
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 (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
(See
footnote
#.)
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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 a
Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable
only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
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 (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
(See footnote #.)
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule -- Gasoline Engines I
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.)
0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
I7 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote #.)
whichever occurs first).
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
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 a
Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the
United States.
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