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Table of Contents (cont'd)
Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care
Section
7
Section
6
Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance InspectionsRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Brakes
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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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.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel (Gasoline)
6
-5 Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
6
-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-7 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-10 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-13 Engine Oil
6
-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-19 Automatic Transmission Fluid
6
-23 Manual Transmission Fluid
6
-24 Hydraulic Clutch
6
-25 Rear Axle
6
-26 Four-Wheel Drive
6
-27 Engine Coolant
6
-31 Radiator Pressure Cap
6
-31 Power Steering Fluid6
-32 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-33 Brakes
6
-37 Battery
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-38 Bulb Replacement
6
-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-46 Tires
6
-55 Appearance Care
6
-55 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-57 Care of Safety Belts
6
-58 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-62 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chart
6
-63 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-63 Service Parts Identification Label
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-64 Electrical System
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-69 Replacement Bulbs
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-70 Capacities and Specifications
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-72 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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6-11 Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the ªVORTECº 2200 L4 engine, you'll see:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap and DipstickE. Power Steering Reservoir
F. Brake Master Cylinder
G. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterH. Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
I. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
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When you open the hood on the ªVORTECº 4300 V6 engine, you'll see:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Engine Oil FillE. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
F. Power Steering Reservoir
G. Brake Master Cylinder
H. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterI. Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
J. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
ªVORTECº 2200 L4 Engine
ªVORTECº 4300 V6 Engine
See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for
more information on location.
To remove either engine air cleaner/filter, do the following:
1. Remove the fasteners that hold the cover on.
2. Remove the cover and lift out the engine air cleaner/filter.
3. Insert a new air filter.
4. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover.
Tighten the fasteners to hold the cover in place.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. See ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
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 isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can
cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily
get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when
you're driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles
(25 000 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
every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
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Capacities and Specifications
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the index for more information. See refrigerant
change label under the hood for charge capacity
information and requirements.
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
Tire PressureSee the Certification/Tire . . . . . . . . . . .
label. See ªLoading Your Vehicleº in the Index.
Cooling System*
2.2L Engine 9.9 quarts (9.4 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3L Engine w/Auto. Trans. 13.8 quarts (13.1 L). . . .
4.3L Engine w/Manual. Trans. 14.1 quarts (13.3 L). .
Engine Crankcase
- Oil and Filter Change*
2.2L Engine 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3L Engine 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Capacity
Reg./Ext. Cab 18.5 U.S. Gallons (70.0 L). . . . . . . . . .
Crew Cab 19.0 U.S. Gallons (71.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission*
Drain and Refill 5.0 quarts (4.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential Fluid
Rear Axle 4.0 pints (1.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Axle 2.6 pints (1.2 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant, Air ConditioningSee Refrigerant . . .
Label under the hood.
*After refill, the level must be checked.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to
fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this
manual. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in
the Index.
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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 dealer.
Engine ªVORTECº 2200 L4 ªVORTECº 4300 V6
Oil Filter PF47 PF47
Air Cleaner Filter A1163C A1163C
PCV Valve N/A CV769C
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 24200796
Spark Plugs
41
-948 41-932
Fuel Filter GF481 GF481
Windshield Wiper Blades Trico (20 inches/51 cm) Trico (20 inches/51 cm)