2020 GMC SAVANA Owner's Manual

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312 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (6-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication, Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. SeeCooling System 0229.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 221.
Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344, in Canada 993037).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 19329450, in Canada 19329451).
Rear Axle (Dual Rear Wheels) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).
Rear Axle (Single Rear Wheels) SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in Canada 19300458).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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Maintenance Replacement Parts
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 4.3L V6 Engine 84065602 A3228C
6.0L V8 Engine 84000015 A3221C
Engine Oil Filter 4.3L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E
6.0L V8 Engine 19303975 PF48E
Spark Plugs 4.3L V6 Engine 12622441 41-114
6.0L V8 Engine 12621258 41-110
Wiper Blades –56.0 cm (22 in) 25949887 —

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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Service Parts Identification . . . 316
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 319
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement parts. See
“Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 317 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification
There may be a large barcode on
the certification label on the rear
edge of the driver side front door
that you can scan for the following
information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options
If there is not a large barcode on
this label, then you will find this
same information on the rear edge
of the passenger side front door.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0312 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System without Rear Heat* 4.3L V6 10.1 L 10.7 qt
6.0L V8 13.1 L 13.8 qt
Engine Cooling System with Rear Heat* 4.3L V6 12.4 L 13.1 qt
6.0L V8 16.1 L 17.0 qt
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal
Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L 31.0 gal
* 4 039 mm (159 in) wheelbase or 4 496 mm (177 in) wheelbase only
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
4.3L V6 (LV1) PAutomatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
6.0L V8 (L96) GAutomatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
6.0L V8 (LC8) (Capable of
Being Upfit for Gaseous Fuel) B
Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–
0.043 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage
the spark plug.

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Engine Drive Belt Routing
4.3L V6 Engine (LV1)
6.0L V8 Engine (L96/LC8)
If equipped with a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.