However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.
General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance of
the emission control system may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this
occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
service.Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
The 8th digit of your vehicle identi cation number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number that
identi es your engine. You will nd the VIN at the
top left of the instrument panel. SeeVehicle
Identi cation Number (VIN) on page 538.
If your vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (Code 0) or
the 5.3L V8 engine (Code 3), you may use
either regular unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85); also seeFuel
on page 428. In all other engines, use only the
unleaded gasoline described underGasoline
Octane on page 428.
Only vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine
(Code 0) or the 5.3L V8 engine (Code 3) may use
85% ethanol fuel (E85). General Motors
encourages the use of E85 in vehicles that are
designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a
“renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from
renewable sources such as corn and other crops.
Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol
fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department
of Energy has an alternative fuels website
(http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/
locator.html) that can help you nd E85 fuel.
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Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (m).•
Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or
the California Air Resources Board has determined
that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of the
vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all
recommended maintenance services be performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.#Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, and parking brake
cable guides. Control arm ball joints on
2500 series vehicles require lubrication but should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is
10°F (−12°C) or higher, or they could be damaged.
Control arm ball joints on 1500 series vehicles
are maintenance-free.
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identi ed below by name, part number, or speci cation can be obtained from your GM
dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberACDelco®Part
Number
Engine Air Cleaner /Filter
High Capacity Filter 25313349 A1518C
Standard Filter 25313348 A1519C*
Oil Filter 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985
Wiper Blades (ITTA Type)
Front – 21.6 inches (55.0 cm) 15284095 —
Rear – 11.8 inches (30.0 cm) 15173728 —
*A1518C high-capacity air cleaner lter may be substituted.
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