1999 GMC SAFARI Owner's Manual

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-10
When you open the hood, this is what you will see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Fill Location
B. Coolant Fill Location
C. Oil Dipstick Location
D. Transmission Dipstick/Fill Location
E. Engine Air

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-16
2. Remove the instrument panel extension by removing
the two nuts that secure it in place. The nuts are
located at the bottom of the extension on the drivers
and passengers side corners.3. Remo

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 6-17
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and set the
extension aside.5. Grasp the top of the heater duct and pull down gently
to remove it.