1999 GMC SAFARI engine

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Page 266 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-11
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
Remove the hood prop 
from the slot in the hood
and return the prop

Page 267 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-12
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you dont, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a pape

Page 268 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-13 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the starburst symbol.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by
the American Petro

Page 269 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-14
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W
-30 if its going
to be 0F (
-18C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thi

Page 270 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-15
If none of them is true, use the long trip/highway
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

Page 273 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-18
6. Remove the two bolts at the engine cover. The bolts
are not supposed to come out of the cover, only from
the front of the dash.
When removing the cover, be careful not to damage
the instrument

Page 274 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-19 Installing the Engine Cover
1. Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all
the way forward. Make sure the rubber seal is over
the latches.
2. Install the two bolts at the engine cover

Page 275 of 391

GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-20
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
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 isnt th