2004 CHEVROLET SSR fuel filter

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...........................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-4
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Cover...............................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-19
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-23
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-26
Engine Overheating.......................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-28
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-31
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-31Brakes........................................................5-33
Battery........................................................5-36
Jump Starting...............................................5-37
Rear Axle.......................................................5-43
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-43
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-43
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-44
Headlamps..................................................5-44
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker
and Parking Lamps....................................5-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-47
Taillamps.....................................................5-47
Back-Up Lamps............................................5-48
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-49
Tires..............................................................5-51
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-58
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-59
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-60
Buying New Tires.........................................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-61
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance..................5-63
Wheel Replacement......................................5-63
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Remote Positive Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-37for more information.
B. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23for more information.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for
more information.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for
more information.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-20for more
information.
F. Engine Cover. SeeEngine Cover on page 5-18for
more information.
G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.
H. Remote Negative Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-37for more information.
I. Power Steering Reservoir. SeePower Steering Fluid
on page 5-31for more information.
J. Brake Master Cylinder. SeeBrakes on page 5-33for
more information.
K. Underhood Fuse Block Cover. SeeFuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 5-84for more information.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-31for more information.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.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
5-13

Capacities and Specications
Refer toRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13for more information. All capacities are approximate.
When adding uids, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck the uid level
after lling.
Capacities and Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
5.3L V8 T M30 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air conditioning Refrigerant R-134a 2.8 lbs 1.27 kg
Cooling System 15.3 quarts 14.5 L
Differential Fluid 4.0 quarts 6.6 L
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 quarts 5.7 L
Fuel Tank 25.0 gallons 94.6 L
Rear Axle 2.4 quarts 2.3 L
Transmission
(Drain and Rell)5.0 quarts 4.7 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb 140Y
5-92

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.••••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.••••••
Replace fuel lter.An Emission
Control Service. See footnote †.••••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-19.An Emission Control
Service.••••••
Change automatic transmission
uid and lter (severe service).
See footnote (h).••••••
6-6

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
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —
Engine Air Cleaner 15036141 A2014C
Engine Oil Filter 25010633 PF44
Fuel Filter 88983068 GF831
Spark Plugs 12571164 41–985
Windshield Wiper Blade 20.0 inches (50.8 cm)
6-15

A
Accessing the Tire Inator Kit...........................5-68
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-32
Additional Program Information.........................7-10
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-83
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-38
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)......3-64, 3-74
Air Bag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-26
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-42
Air Bag Off Switch.......................................1-51
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-48
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-55
What Makes an Air Bag Inate?....................1-48
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inates?......1-49
When Should an Air Bag Inate?...................1-47
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-45
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Compressor..............................................5-69
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
AM ...............................................................3-87
Antenna, Integrated Windshield.........................3-87
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-31Appearance Care............................................5-74
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-77
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-80
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-74
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-77
Finish Damage............................................5-80
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-80
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-80
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-81
Weatherstrips..............................................5-77
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-61
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-86
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-87
Care of Your CDs........................................3-87
Integrated Windshield Antenna.......................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-62
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-71
Setting the Time..........................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-85
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-87
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-16
Auxiliary Gage Package...................................3-41
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