2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA oil 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
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-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
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-6 Filling Your Tank
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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 Engine Oil
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-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-23 Engine Coolant
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-27 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-27 Power Steering Fluid
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-28 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-30 Brakes
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-33 Battery6
-34 Bulb Replacement
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-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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-43 Tires
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-52 Appearance Care
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-53 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-55 Care of Safety Belts
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-56 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-58 Finish Damage
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-59 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-60 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-60 Service Parts Identification Label
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-60 Electrical System
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-68 Replacement Bulbs
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-68 Capacities and Specifications
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-69 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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When you open the hood on the 3400 V6 (Code E) engine, you'll see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
B. Underhood Fuse Block
C. Engine Coolant Reservoir
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
E. Transmission Fluid DipstickF. Brake Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap
A. Engine Oil Dipstick

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When you open the hood on the 3800 (Code K) V6 engine, you'll see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
B. Underhood Fuse Block
C. Engine Coolant Reservoir
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
(low in engine compartment)E. Transmission Fluid Dipstick
F. Brake Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Engine Oil Dipstick

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6-18 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 skin 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.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
To check or replace the air cleaner/filter:
1. Loosen the two clips on the top of the air cleaner
housing and lift the filter cover tabs out of the housing.
2. Push the filter cover housing toward the engine,
compressing the duct convolutes.

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6-20 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
(If Equipped)
The passenger compartment air filter is located
underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper
arm on the passenger's side of the vehicle (underneath
the air inlet grille).
The filter traps most of the pollen from air entering the
module. Like your engine's air cleaner/ filter, it may
need to be changed periodically. For information on how
often to change the passenger compartment air filter, see
ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index.
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle 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 is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90F (32C) or higher.

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

When doing frequent trailer towing.

Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.

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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back
-Up 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Park/Turn Signal 3357NAK or 3457 NAK. . . .
Headlamp, High
-Beam 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp, Low
-Beam 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Lamp 896 or 893*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*check number on old bulb for correct replacement
bulb number
Rear Sidemarker 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Dome 10230955. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Compartment Courtesy 912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . .
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . . . .
When draining/replacing converter, more fluid will
be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3400 (Code E) V6 11.3 quarts (10.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 11.7 quarts (11.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase
- Oil and Filter Change
3400 (Code E) V6 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank17.0 gallons (64.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.

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6-69 Engine Specifications
3400 (Code E) V6 Engine
Type LA1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 191 CID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.5:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 180 @ 5200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 Engine
Type L36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 231 CID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.4:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-6-5-4-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 200 @ 5200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
All Engines A1096C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
All Engines 10406026. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter
All Engines PF47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery
3400 (Code E) V6 600 CCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 (Code K) V6 690 CCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Cap
All Engines RC27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
3400 (Code E) V6 AC Type 41
-940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
3800 (Code K) V6 AC Type 41
-921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase 110.5 inches (280.7 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread Width (Front) 62.0 inches (157.5 cm). . . . . . . .
Tread Width (Rear) 61.3 inches (155.7 cm). . . . . . . .
Length 200.0 inches (508.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 73.0 inches (185.3 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 57.5 inches (146.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scheduled Maintenance
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7-6Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
GM Oil Life System
(or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Reset the system. The system will show
you when to change the oil
-- usually between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km)
since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the
indicator may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km).
Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles
(12 500 km) or 12 months without an oil and
filter change.The system won't detect dust in the oil. So if you drive
in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE
OIL SOON light appears. Remember to reset the Oil
Life System when the oil and filter have been changed.
See ªOil Life Systemº in the Index for information
on resetting.
An Emission Control Service.