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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
For your safety and that of others, any of the
safety
-related components that may have been damaged
in an accident should be checked and any needed repairs
made before operating the vehicle.
At the minimum, these routine checks should be made
every 6 months or 6,000 miles (10 000 km), whichever
occurs first. Whenever repairs are needed, have them
completed before operating the vehicle.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX
-COOL
coolant mixture if necessary. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index
for further details.
Tire Inflation Check
Check tire inflation cold. Make sure tires are inflated to
the pressures specified on the Certification/Tire label.
See ªTiresº in the Index for further details.
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Part C: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by
name, part number or specification may be obtained
from your dealer.
USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines ªStarburstº
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's engine, see
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Oil
(Caterpillar
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar Operation &
Maintenance Manual for Engine
Oil recommendations.
Engine Coolant
(GM Gasoline
Engine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only GM
Goodwrench
DEX-COOL or
Havoline DEX-COOL
Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Coolant
(Caterpillar
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar Operation &
Maintenance Manual for Engine
Coolant recommendations.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 Brake Fluid).
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Clutch Bearing
LubricantClutch Bearing Lubricant (GM
Part No. 12345777 or equivalent)
or NLGI #3 consistency.
Exhaust Brake
Ball Joint Cap
LubricantHigh-Temperature Grease (GM
Part No. 1051344 or equivalent) or
NLGI #3 consistency.
Spring Parking
Brake Hydraulic
PumpDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Warning Devices 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Lights and Gages 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid, Windshield 2-35, 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel
Alignment 6
-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nut Torque 6-52, 6-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tightening the Wheel Nuts 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield Washer
Fluid 2
-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Level Check 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Cleaning 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Speed Delay 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Driving 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Check 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring, Headlamp 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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