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6-27 How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a
reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of
the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for
a hot check. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less
than one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON-III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than
DEXRON
-III is not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under ªHow to Check.º
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant. See ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
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6-75
Fuse Usage
STUD #1 Accessory Power/Trailer Wiring
Feed/Load Leveling
ABS Anti
-Lock Brakes
IGN A Ignition Switch
AIR A.I.R. System
RAP #1 Retained Accessory Power, Power
Mirrors, Power Door Locks,
Power Seat(s)
IGN B Ignition Switch
RAP #2 Retained Accessory Power/Rear
Power Windows, Sunroof, Radio
STUD #2 Accessory Power/Trailer Wiring
Brake Feed
TRL R TRN Right Turn Signal Trailer Wiring
TRL L TRN Left Turn Signal Trailer Wiring
IGN 1 Ignition, Fuel Controls
INJ B Ignition, Fuel Controls (Relay)
STARTER Starter (Relay)Fuse Usage
PARK LP Parking Lamps
FRT HVAC Climate Control System
STOP LP Exterior Lamps, Stoplamps
ECM I PCM
CHMSL Center High Mounted Stoplamp
VEH STOP Stoplamps, Cruise Control
TRL B/U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
INJ A Fuel Controls, Ignition
RR HVAC Rear HVAC
VEH B/U Vehicle Backup Lamps
ENG 1 Engine Controls, Canister Purge,
Fuel System
ETC Electronic Throttle Control
IGN E A/C Compressor Relay, Rear
Window Defogger, Daytime
Running Lamps, A.I.R. System
B/U LP Backup Lamps, Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock
Control System
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6-76
Fuse Usage
ATC Automatic Transfer Case
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger, Heated
Mirrors (Relay)
RTD Autoride (Real Time Damping)
RR PRK Right Rear Parking Lamps
ECM B PCM
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
O2 A Oxygen Sensors
O2 B Oxygen Sensors
LR PRK Left Rear Parking Lamps
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger,
Heated Mirrors
HDLP Headlamps (Relay)
TRL PRK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
PRIME Not Used
RT HDLP Right Headlamps
DRL Daytime Running Lamps (Relay)
HTD MIR Heated MirrorsFuse Usage
LT HDLP Left Headlamps
A/C Air Conditioning
AUX PWR Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlets
SEO 2 Special Equipment Option Power,
Power Seats, Aux Roof Mnt Lamp
SEO 1 Special Equipment Option
Power, Aux Roof Mnt Lamp,
Cell Phone, OnStar
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
A/C A/C (Relay)
FOG LP Fog Lamps
FOG LP Fog Lamps (Relay)
RADIO Audio System, Instrument Cluster,
Climate Control System
CIGAR Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary
Power Outlets
RT TURN Right Turn Signals
BTSI Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control System
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6-79 Cooling System Capacity
After refill, the level must be rechecked. See ªCooling Systemº in the Index.
Engine Transmission Quantity
VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front A/C 14.4 quarts (13.6 L)
VORTEC 4800 V8 Automatic with front and rear A/C 15.8 quarts (15.0 L)
VORTEC 5300 V8 Automatic with front A/C 14.4 quarts (13.6 L)
VORTEC 5300 V8* Automatic with front and rear A/C 15.8 quarts (15.0 L)
VORTEC 6000 V8 Automatic 15.8 quarts (15.0 L)
VORTEC 6000 V8** Automatic with engine oil cooler 15.4 quarts (14.6 L)
VORTEC 8100 V8 Automatic 20.7 quarts (19.6 L)
* Vehicles equipped with the optional air conditioner.
** Vehicles equipped with the optional engine oil cooler.
Add one liter if equipped with rear heating for all engines.
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Scheduled Maintenance
7-6Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication
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.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at
which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will
come on. Change your oil as soon as possible within the
next two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if
you are driving under the best conditions, the oil lifesystem may not indicate that an oil change is necessary
for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year and at this time the
system must be reset. It is also important to check your
oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change
your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil
change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. See ªOil Life Systemº in the Index
for information on resetting the system.
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components with each engine oil and
filter change. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints,
steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case
shift linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Ball joints
should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10F (
-12C) or higher, or they could be damaged.
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Scheduled Maintenance
7-11
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly
under dusty conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.
Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter filter if the vehicle's GVWR
is over 8600 lbs. or 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).
Change transfer case fluid.
ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE
ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
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Scheduled Maintenance
7-15
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter filter if the vehicle's GVWR
is over 8600 lbs. or 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 haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
Change transfer case fluid.
Except 8.1L V8 Engine: Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service. ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE
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Scheduled Maintenance
7-16
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
Change five
-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or
4800 V8 engines only).
ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE