1999 GMC SIERRA fuel filter

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
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-3 Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
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-5 Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
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-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-12 Noise Control System
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-13 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
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-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
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-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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-23 Manual Transmission Fluid
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-24 Hydraulic Clutch
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-25 Rear Axle
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-26 Four-Wheel Drive
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-27 Radiator Pressure Cap (Gasoline Engine)
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-28 Thermostat
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-28 Engine Coolant6
-32 Power Steering Fluid
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-33 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-34 Brakes
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-38 Battery
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-39 Bulb Replacement
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-49 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-50 Tires
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-61 Appearance Care
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-61 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-65 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-68 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-69 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-69 Electrical System
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-75 Replacement Bulbs
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-76 Capacities and Specifications
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-78 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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-78 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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6-77 Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling
Systemº in the Index.
Engine VIN Quantity
ªVORTECº 5000 M 17.5 quarts (16.6 L)
ªVORTECº 5700 R 17.5 quarts (16.6 L)
ªVORTECº 7400 J 25.0 quarts (23.5 L)
ªVORTECº
7400 w/3500 HDJ 28.5 quarts (27.0 L)
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)
After refill, the level must be rechecked. Add enough
engine oil so that the fluid is within the proper operating
range. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine VIN
Quantity with Filter

ªVORTECº 5000 M 5.0 quarts (4.8 L)
ªVORTECº 5700 R 5.0 quarts (4.8 L)
ªVORTECº 7400 J 6.6 quarts (6.3 L)

Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)
Type Quantity
Short Bed 26 gallons (98 L)
Long Bed 34 gallons (128 L)
Standard Crew Cab 34 gallons (128 L)
Chassis
-Cab Front Tank 21 gallons (79 L)
Chassis
-Cab Rear Tank 18 gallons (68 L)
3500 HD Models Front Tank 21 gallons (79 L)
3500 HD Models Rear Tank 18 gallons (68 L)

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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be
sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your dealer.
See the refrigerant charge label under the hood for information regarding refrigerant capacity.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing,
and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was
built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM truck dealer.
These specifications are for information only. If you have any questions, see the service manual for the chassis or
refer to the body manufacturer's publications.
VIN Code M R J
Oil Filter* PF1218
PF1218
PF1218
Air Cleaner Filter* A1300C

A1300C

A1300C


PCV Valve* CV769C CV769C CV774C
Spark Plugs* 41
-932 41-932 41-932
Fuel Filter* GF626 GF626 GF626
Wiper Blades** 22154886 22154886 22154886
Wiper Blade Type Trico Trico Trico
Wiper Blade Length 18 inches (45.0 cm) 18 inches (45.0 cm) 18 inches (45.0 cm)
*AC part number
**GM part number
Use a PF52 oil filter if your vehicle has
four
-wheel drive.


A1301C high
-capacity air cleaner filter.

Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition -- Gasoline Engines
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

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.

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 sooner.
Short Trip/City Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). 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): Shields and
Underhood Insulation Inspection (GVWR above
10,000 lbs. only). Front Wheel Bearing Repack
(2WD only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): 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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Scheduled Maintenance
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
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
10,000 lbs. only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (2WD
only) (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or
driven under severe conditions only).
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.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals -- Gasoline Engines
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 scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines
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27,000 Miles (45 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

For Two
-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 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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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)

For Two
-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).

Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 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.

Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Conduct Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system inspection as described in
the service manual.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines
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Conduct evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook
-up, routing and condition. Check that the purge
valve works properly (if equipped). Replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote **.)ACTUAL
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