2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN engine oil

(k)Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and
condition. Check that the purge valve works
properly, if equipped. Replace as needed.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 590.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 459for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COO®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 470for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do not
forget to check the spare tire. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 515. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 532.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 521.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 156.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied 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, seeEngine Oil on page 459.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 470.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
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 Axle
(1500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in
Canada 10950849).
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your GM
dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberACDelco®Part
Number
Engine Air Cleaner /Filter
High Capacity Filter 15908915 A1518C
Standard Filter 15908916 A1519C*
Oil Filter 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 21.6 inches (55.0 cm) 15930910 —
Rear – 11.8 inches (30.0 cm) 15173728 —
*A1518C high-capacity air cleaner lter may be substituted.
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Dome Lamp Override.................................. 219
Dome Lamps............................................... 219
Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 123
Locks....................................................... 122
Power Door Locks................................... 123
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 123
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 124
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 43
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 260
DIC Operation and Displays............261, 267
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 280
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 270
Driving
At Night................................................... 389
City.......................................................... 393
Defensive................................................. 356
Drunken................................................... 357
Freeway................................................... 394
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 398
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 390
Off-Road.................................................. 372
Recovery Hooks....................................... 406
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 405
Winter...................................................... 400Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 231
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 337
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 563
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 566
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 564
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 565
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 564
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 567
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 564
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 464
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 253
Coolant.................................................... 470
Coolant Heater......................................... 143
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 252
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 593
Engine Compartment Overview................ 458
Exhaust................................................... 160
Fan Noise................................................ 483
Oil ........................................................... 459
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Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System........................................ 462
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 476
Overheating............................................. 473
Starting.................................................... 141
Entry Lighting.............................................. 220
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 609
Exit Lighting................................................ 220
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 60
Exterior Lamps............................................ 215
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 464
Finish Damage............................................ 560
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 204
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 207
Flat Tire...................................................... 531
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 532
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 547
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 466
Power Steering........................................ 484
Windshield Washer.................................. 485Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 218
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 258
Four-Wheel Drive...............................150, 497
Front Axle................................................... 498
Fuel............................................................ 446
Additives.................................................. 448
California Fuel.......................................... 447
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 449
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 455
Filling Your Tank...................................... 451
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 450
Gage....................................................... 259
Gasoline Octane...................................... 447
Gasoline Specications............................ 447
Low Warning Light................................... 260
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 566
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 564
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 565
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 567
Windshield Wiper..................................... 564
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 252
Fuel......................................................... 259
Oil Pressure............................................. 256
Speedometer........................................... 244
Tachometer.............................................. 244
Voltmeter Gage........................................ 249
Garage Door Opener................................... 178
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 447
Specications........................................... 447
Glove Box................................................... 190
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 603
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 204
Head Restraints............................................ 18
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 499
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 502
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 216
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 207
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 502Headlamps (cont.)
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 207
On Reminder........................................... 216
Heated Seats................................................ 12
Heater......................................................... 227
Heater......................................................... 231
Highbeam On Light..................................... 259
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 397
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 398
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 456
Release................................................... 457
Horn............................................................ 204
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 43
I
Ignition Positions......................................... 140
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 64
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 515
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 202
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 219
Cluster..................................................... 243
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N
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual..................................................... 337
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 139
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts....... 592
O
Odometer.................................................... 244
Odometer, Trip............................................ 244
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 372
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 369
Oil
Engine..................................................... 459
Pressure Gage......................................... 256
Pressure Light.......................................... 257
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 462
Older Children, Restraints............................. 61
Online Owner Center................................... 601
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 173
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System..............................178, 182
Other Warning Devices................................ 204
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 238Outlets
Accessory Power..................................... 225
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror........................ 172
Convex Mirror.......................................... 173
Curb View Assist Mirrors.......................... 172
Heated Mirrors......................................... 173
Manual Mirrors......................................... 168
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 171
Power Mirrors.......................................... 170
Trailer-Tow Mirrors................................... 169
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 476
Owner Checks and Services....................... 586
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 560
Park Aid...................................................... 222
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 157
Shifting Out of......................................... 159
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