2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK automatic transmission fluid

Service............................................................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Engine Fan Breakage.....................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-6
Gasoline Octane............................................5-6
Gasoline Specifications....................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Diesel Engine Fuel.........................................5-7
What Fuel to Use...........................................5-8
Very Cold Weather Operation.........................5-10
Water in Fuel...............................................5-10
Running Out of Fuel.....................................5-17
Fuel Filter Replacement.................................5-18
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................5-19
Filling the Tank............................................5-20
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-21
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-22
Hood Latches...............................................5-22
Engine Oil (Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine).............5-24
Engine Oil (DURAMAX®Diesel)......................5-24
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)..........................5-28
Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine)........5-31
Engine Oil Life System (DURAMAX
®Diesel).....5-33
Engine Oil Life System
(Caterpillar
®Diesel Engine).........................5-34Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-35
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-36
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-37
Engine Coolant
(Gas and DURAMAX
®Engines)...................5-38
Engine Coolant (Caterpillar®Diesel Engines).....5-40
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-40
Engine Overheating.......................................5-40
Cooling System
(Gas and DURAMAX
®Engines)...................5-42
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-47
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-47
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-48
Brakes........................................................5-49
Battery........................................................5-58
Jump Starting...............................................5-59
Rear Axle.......................................................5-64
Rear Axle Shift Motor....................................5-65
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-65
Front Axle......................................................5-66
Noise Control System.....................................5-67
Tampering with Noise Control System
Prohibited.................................................5-67
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-68
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-69
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Locate the filter change indicator. When the change
indicator turns black or is in the red/orange change area,
replace the filter and reset the indicator.
To inspect the engine air cleaner/filter, remove the filter
from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a
new filter is required.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/lter
off can cause you or others to be burned.
The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps
to stop ames if the engine backres. If it is
not there and the engine backres, you could
be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
careful working on the engine with the air
cleaner/lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/lter is off, a backre can
cause a damaging engine re. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always have
the air cleaner/lter in place when you are driving.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is checked. See your
Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual to
find out when to change your transmission fluid
and filters.
How to Check and What to Use
The Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual
that came with the vehicle shows how to check the
automatic transmission fluid and what fluid to use.
Automatic Transmission External Filter
Your automatic transmission filter requires periodic
replacement.
Consult the Allison Automatic Transmission Operator’s
Manual that came with the vehicle for proper change
intervals.
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeePart C: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-33for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.13 lbs .97 kg
Cooling System – C4/C5 Models
6.6L Automatic Transmission 27.3 qt 25.8 L
6.6L Manual Transmission 27.6 qt 26.1 L
8.1L Automatic Transmission 29.8 qt 28.2 L
8.1L Manual Transmission 30.1 qt 28.5 L
Cooling System – C6/C7/C8 Automatic Transmission
7.2L Engine (hp 207 - 230) 31.4 qt 29.7 L
7.2L Engine (hp 250 - 300) 31.2 qt 29.5 L
7.8L Engine (hp 200 - 215) 33.7 qt 31.9 L
7.8L Engine (hp 230 - 275) 33.3 qt 31.5 L
8.1L Engine (hp 225 - 295) 32.5 qt 30.8 L
Cooling System – C6/C7/C8 Manual Transmission
7.2L 207 - 230 hp Engine 29.3 qt 27.7 L
7.2L 207 - 230 hp Engine with A/C and Increased Cooling 33.0 qt 31.2 L
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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
23082T (H25) 44.0 pt 20.8 L
26080T (GJ4) 44.0 pt 20.8 L
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) 4.0 pt 1.9 L
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
3000 RDS and EVS, and 3500 RDS and EVS 52.0 pt 24.6 L
1000 HS, RDS, MH, PTS and EVS, 2200 HS, RDS, MH,
PTS and EVS, 2500 HS and RDS, and 2300 HS and RDS35.0 pt 13.5 L
Add 2 pints (1 L) when changing spin-on or remote filter.
See the Allison
®Automatic Transmission Operator’s Manual for fluid check and maintenance information.
Transmission Fluid, Manual
FS5205A, FS5205C 11.6 pt 5.5 L
FS6305A, FS6305B, 18.4 pt 8.7 L
FS5406, FSO8406 18.5 pt 8.8 L
RT6609 12.5 pt 5.9 L
RT8709B 25.1 pt 11.8 L
RT8908LL 29.1 pt 13.8 L
ZF S6-650 12.7 pt 6.0 L
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
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Part C: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
Engine Oil
(DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine)Engine oil with the letters CI-4 or
CH-4 is best for your vehicle. The
CI-4 or CH-4 designation may
appear either alone or in
combination with other API
designations, such as API CI-4/SL.
These letters show American
Petroleum Institute levels of quality.
To determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s diesel engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
Engine Oil
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar
®Operation &
Maintenance Manual for engine oil
recommendations.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar
®Operation &
Maintenance Manual for engine
coolant recommendations.
Engine Coolant
(Gasoline
Engine &
DURAMAX
®
Diesel)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
(Gas and DURAMAX®Engines) on
page 5-38orEngine Coolant
(Caterpillar
®Diesel Engines) on
page 5-40.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Clutch Bearing
LubricantClutch Bearing Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12378484 or
equivalent NLGI #3 consistency).
Exhaust Brake
Ball Joint Cap
LubricantHigh-Temperature Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 903037) or NLGI #3
consistency.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
Transmission
(Except ZF
6-Speed)Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345724, in
Canada 10953510).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Manual
Transmission
(ZF 6-Speed)Synthetic Transmission Fluid
approved to Allison Transmission
®
specification TES-295
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378515, in
Canada 88900701).
Automatic
TransmissionSee the Allison Transmission
®
Operator’s Manual for correct
transmission fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Wheel
Bearings
(Except Oil
Filled Hubs)Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category GC or GC-LB
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 993037).
Front Wheel
Bearings with
Oil Filled HubsSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021675, in
Canada 10953512).
Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel
Drive)DEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front Axle
(Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021675, in
Canada 10953512).
Rear Axle and
Rear HubsSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021675, in
Canada 10953512).
Rear Axle Shift
Motor LubricantRefrigerant Oil
(GM Part No. U.S. 5416939, in
Canada 10953496).
Propshafts and
SplinesWheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category GC or GC-LB
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 993037).
Cab — Door
Hinges and
LatchesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube (GM Part No.
U.S. 12371287, in
Canada 10953437).
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Audio System(s).............................................3-48
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-50
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-65
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-67
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-66
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-67
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-67
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-59
Setting the Time..........................................3-49
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-64
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-64
Automatic Ether Injection System......................5-72
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Operation...................................................2-30
Axle, Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric
Shift Control...............................................2-28
B
Battery..........................................................5-58
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-8
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-27
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-41Brake (cont.)
Hydraulic Systems......................................... 4-7
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Trailer Hand Control Valve............................4-10
Brakes..........................................................5-49
Air .............................................................2-42
Hydraulic....................................................2-40
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-41
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-11
Bucket Seats................................................... 1-2
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-68
C
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-99
Carbon Monoxide...................................2-45, 4-27
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-65
Your CD Player...........................................3-67
Your CDs ...................................................3-66
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-49
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-24
Charging System Light....................................3-31
2

Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-35
Alarm and Automatic Shutdown.....................2-20
Battery.......................................................5-58
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Checks Before Operating..............................2-24
Coolant..............................................5-38, 5-40
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................2-27
Exhaust.....................................................2-45
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-22
Fan Breakage............................................... 5-5
Fan Noise..................................................5-47
High Idle System.........................................2-21
Oil .....................................................5-24, 5-28
Oil Life System...........................5-31, 5-33, 5-34
Overheating................................................5-40
Overspeed Warning Light..............................3-40
Reduced Power Light...................................3-42
Shutdown Warning Light...............................3-40
Speed Limiter.............................................3-28
Starter Over-Crank Protection........................2-12
Starting Your Diesel.....................................2-15
Starting Your Gasoline..................................2-13Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-6
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light...........................3-41
Exhaust Restrictor...........................................2-22
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-35
Filter Minder Gage..........................................3-46
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-67
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-36
Manual Transmission....................................5-37
Power Steering...........................................5-47
Windshield Washer......................................5-48
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-35, 5-65
Front Axle......................................................5-66
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs..........5-73
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