2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO fuel filter

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-19
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-22
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)...........5-24
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-28Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Cooling System............................................5-30
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-36
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-39
Battery........................................................5-42
Jump Starting...............................................5-43
Rear Axle.......................................................5-48
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Headlamps..................................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps.........................................5-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-55
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Windshield Washer Fluid. SeeWindshield Washer
Fluid on page 5-37.
B. Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-25.
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine
compartment). SeePower Steering Fluid
on page 5-36.
D. Transmission Fluid Dipstick. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-19andManual
Transmission Fluid on page 5-22.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
F. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrakes on page 5-39.
G. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-42.
H. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)
on page 5-24.
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
J. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
K. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System
on page 5-30.
L. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-43.M. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-43.
N. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-104.
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil
dipstick might not show the actual level.
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Capacities and Specications (cont’d)
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Differential Fluid
Rear Axle
Front Axle3.4-3.8 pints
3.2 pints1.6-1.8 L
1.5 L
Engine Oil with Filter
2.8L
3.5L5 quarts
6 quarts4.7 L
5.6 L
Fuel Tank 19.5 gallons 76 L
Transmission (Drain and Rell)
Automatic
Manual5.0 quarts
2.5 quarts4.7 L
2.4 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level or as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Type VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
2.8L
LK584L60E Automatic
AR5 Manual0.042 inches (1.07 mm)
3.5L
L5264L60E Automatic
AR5 Manual0.042 inches (1.07 mm)
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(41 500)50,000
(83 000)75,000
(125 000)100,000
(166 000)125,000
(207 500)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage
or leaks.••••••
Replace fuel lter.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-18.An Emission
Control Service.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Change automatic transmission
uid and lter (severe service).See
footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transmission
uid and lter (normal service).•
Replace spark plugs.An Emission
Control Service.•
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Transmission Filter Kit
Automatic 24225323 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15202408 —
Engine Oil Filter
2.8 L Engine
3.5 L Engine88984215
89017342PF46
PF61
Fuel Filter 25121800 GF624
Spark Plugs 25337472 41-981
Windshield Wiper Blades GM Part Number
Driver’s Side15169017
Passenger’s Side15169018
Wiper Blade Length – Driver’s 22 inches (55 cm)
Wiper Blade Length – Passenger’s 19 inches (48 cm)
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)..........................3-33
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF...............................3-33
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-10
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information.........................7-10
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-103
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-56
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-38, 3-41, 3-50
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-27
Air Bag
Off Light.....................................................3-20
Readiness Light..........................................3-19
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-62
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-75
Air Bag Off Switch.......................................1-71
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-68
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-74
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-68
What Will You See After an Air
Bag Inates?...........................................1-69
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-67
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-65
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).......7-10AM ...............................................................3-59
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-37
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-59
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-23
Appearance Care............................................5-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-101
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-95
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-98
Finish Damage..........................................5-100
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-100
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-101
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-19
Ashtrays........................................................3-11
Assist Handles...............................................2-45
Audio System(s).............................................3-36
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-37
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-59
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-59
Radio with CD............................................3-39
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-47
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-36
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F
Fan Knob......................................................3-12
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.......3-42, 3-51
Finding a Station............................3-37, 3-40, 3-48
Finish Care....................................................5-98
Finish Damage.............................................5-100
Five-Speed....................................................2-25
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-59
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74
FLUID...........................................................3-34
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Manual Transmission....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ...............................................................3-59
Fog Lamps...................................................... 3-9
Following Distance..........................................4-66
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-27, 5-48
Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-44
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6Fuel (cont.)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-29
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
FUEL CAP.....................................................3-34
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-104
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-24
Fuel..........................................................3-29
Speedometer..............................................3-17
Tachometer.................................................3-18
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-16
Glove Box.....................................................2-44
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
GM Oil Life System™......................................3-30
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