2008 GMC SAVANA PASSENGER Owners Manual

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
•GM6094M
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting
GM Standard GM6094M. Look for and use only an
oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
•SAE 5

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended
oils with the starburst symbol that meet
GM Standard GM6094M are all you need for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine Oi

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from
the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose
dust and dirt. If the filter remain

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual When to Check and Change Automatic
Transmission Fluid
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change the fluid and filter at the intervals li

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
3. With

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual How to Add Automatic Transmission
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14.
Using a funnel, add

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GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008  Owners Manual What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
one-half DEX-COOL®coolant which will not damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do
not need to add anything else.