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GMC 2003 DURAMAX Owner's Manual

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2003 DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Diesel Fuel Requirements and
Fuel System
.......................................... 5-2
Checking Things Under the Hood
............. 2-2
Capacities and Specifications
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
........... 3-2
Maintenance Schedule
Index ................................................................ 1
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  • Page 1 2003 DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine Features and Controls ........2-1 Checking Things Under the Hood ....5-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 2-2 Capacities and Specifications ..... 5-38 Instrument Panel ..........3-1 Maintenance Schedule ........6-1 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...
  • Page 2 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. manual. This manual, along with your owner manual, General Motors, GM, GMC, CHEVROLET, SIERRA and will assist you in the proper use and maintenance SILVERADO are registered trademarks of General of your vehicle.
  • Page 3 Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-2 Winter Cover ..........2-6 Starting Your Diesel Engine ......2-2 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-7...

  • Page 4: Starting Your Diesel Engine

    Starting and Operating Your Manual Transmission Vehicle Move your shift lever to neutral and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way Starting Your Diesel Engine down —...

  • Page 5: Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine)

    Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine) 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to The following tips will help you get good starting in be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat cold weather.

  • Page 6: If Your Diesel Engine Won't Start

    If Your Diesel Engine Won’t Start If your batteries don’t have enough charge to start your engine, see Battery in the owner’s manual index. If you’ve run out of fuel, look at Running Out of Fuel Be sure you have the right oil for your engine, and that on page 5-10.

  • Page 7: Elevated Idle/Exhaust Restrictor

    Elevated Idle/Exhaust Restrictor The engine idle speed with return to normal once the following conditions are met: If your vehicle is equipped with the RPO LLY engine, it • Once engine coolant temperature reaches has a cold temperature high idle and exhaust restrictor 150°F (65°C).

  • Page 8: Winter Cover

    Winter Cover Usage Guidelines The winter cover should only be used while operating If your vehicle includes a winter cover it will enhance your vehicle in extremely cold temperatures. In heater performance and will reduce the amount of time these temperatures, the vehicle does not need a large it takes to warm the inside of your vehicle in extremely amount of air to properly cool the engine.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Lower Cover Installation 1. Pre-bend all of the small black tabs into the shape The following instructions explain how to install and of a J. remove your vehicle’s winter cover. When installing or removing the cover please refer to the “Usage 2.

  • Page 10: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater

    To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.
  • Page 11 Section 3 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-2 Wait to Start Light ..........3-6 Instrument Panel Cluster .........3-2 Fuel Gage .............3-6 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......3-3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-7 Oil Pressure Gage ..........3-5...

  • Page 12: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators

    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Instrument Panel Cluster United States Version shown, Canada similar.

  • Page 13: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how light on, after a while, your emission controls fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have may not work as well, your fuel economy may not and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely be as good and your engine may not run as...

  • Page 14: If The Light Comes On

    OBD your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has system readiness, your GM dealer can prepare the the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any vehicle for inspection.

  • Page 15: Oil Pressure Gage

    Oil Pressure Gage Oil pressure may vary under different driving conditions and oil types. The DURAMAX™ engine may generate oil pressure in excess of 80 psi (548 kPa) under certain conditions, especially in cold temperatures. This is a normal operating range. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.

  • Page 16: Wait To Start Light

    Wait to Start Light Fuel Gage Your diesel engine has a When the ignition is on, glow plug system to aid in the fuel gage shows you starting your vehicle. approximately how much fuel you have left in your tank. An instrument panel wait to start indicator light shows that the system is functioning properly and tells you when the engine is ready to be started.

  • Page 17: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Listed are four situations you may experience with your Driver Information Center (DIC) fuel gage: The Driver Information Center (DIC) is located on the • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The the gage reads F (Full).
  • Page 18 ELEVATED IDLE ENABLED WATER IN FUEL On diesel engines, this message will appear when the This message will come on to warn you if there is water elevated idle/exhaust restrictor feature has been in the diesel fuel system. For more information on turned on.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Diesel Fuel Requirements and Fuel System ..5-2 Checking Things Under the Hood ....5-14 Diesel Engine Fuel .........5-2 Engine Compartment Overview .......5-14 What Fuel to Use ...........5-3 Engine Oil ...........5-16 Very Cold Weather Operation ......5-5 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ........5-21 Water in Fuel ..........5-5 Automatic Transmission Fluid ......5-23...

  • Page 20: Diesel Fuel Requirements And Fuel System

    Diesel Fuel Requirements and Diesel Engine Fuel Fuel System Notice: Diesel fuel or fuel additives not recommended in this manual could damage your Some states and provinces have restrictions on the fuel system and engine. Your warranty would purchase of diesel fuel for light-duty vehicles and require not cover this damage.

  • Page 21: What Fuel To Use

    What Fuel to Use from vegetable oils or animal fat that have been chemically modified to reduce the possibility of damage to your fuel system and engine. Higher concentration In the United States, for best results use Number 2–D (i.e., greater than B5) biodiesel-containing fuels or diesel fuel year-round (above and below freezing the use of unmodified bio-oils blended into diesel fuel at conditions) as oil companies blend Number 2–D fuel to...

  • Page 22: What Fuel To Use In Canada

    What Fuel to Use in Canada durability (FQP-1A). Diesel fuels corresponding to the EMA description could provide better starting, less noise Canadian fuels are blended for seasonal changes. and better vehicle performance. If there are questions Diesel Type “A” fuel is blended for better cold weather about the fuel you are using, contact your fuel supplier.

  • Page 23: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Very Cold Weather Operation Notice: If there is water in your diesel fuel and the weather is warm or humid, fungus and bacteria can grow in the fuel. They can damage your Follow the instructions listed previously under the fuel system. A diesel fuel biocide can be used to heading “What Fuel to Use.”...

  • Page 24: Water In Fuel Light Chart

    Water in Fuel Light Chart Water In Fuel Light Chart (cont’d) Problem Recommended Action If the WATER IN FUEL message comes on, use this • chart. Immediately after Water In Fuel Light Chart refueling, large Fuel tank purging amount of water Problem Recommended Action required.
  • Page 25 3. Place a fuel-resistant container under the fuel filter. 6. Install the fuel cap. The filter drain valve is located in the engine, on the 7. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. If passenger’s side of the vehicle, on the bottom of the engine stalls, the fuel system may need to be the fuel filter.
  • Page 26 How does air get into the fuel lines? How do I prime the vehicle? One of the following may have happened: Your vehicle is equipped with a priming pump which is part of the engine mounted fuel filter. • The vehicle ran out of fuel The priming pump is hand operated and is designed •...
  • Page 27 5. Open the fuel filter vent 6. Repeatedly push down valve by turning the on the fuel filter priming screw counterclockwise pump with the palm several full turns. of your hand. The The vent valve is pump is located on top located on top of the of the fuel filter fuel filter housing.

  • Page 28: Running Out Of Fuel

    Running Out of Fuel Fuel Filter Replacement If the engine stalls and you think that you’ve run out of If you want to change the fuel filter yourself, here’s how fuel, do this to restart your engine: to do it: CAUTION: CAUTION: Diesel fuel is flammable.
  • Page 29 1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Install the new filter element. 2. Unplug the water 5. Reinstall and tighten the filter container and sensor wire connected reconnect the water sensor wire to the filter. to the fuel filter and 6. Use the fuel filter priming procedure earlier in this unscrew the filter section to prime the fuel filter.

  • Page 30: Filling Your Tank

    Filling Your Tank For chassis-cab models, refuel the front tank first, or in instances when only a partial fuel fill is desired. An automatic transfer mechanism will maintain approximately equal fuel levels in both tanks, so no switching is required by the operator. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of your vehicle.

  • Page 31: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left Filling a Portable Fuel Container (counterclockwise). Be careful not to spill diesel fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning CAUTION: the Outside of Your Vehicle” in your owner’s manual. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound.

  • Page 32: Checking Things Under The Hood

    Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.6L DURAMAX™ Diesel Engine you’ll see: 5-14...
  • Page 33 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Coolant Surge Tank J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Restriction Indicator K. Brake Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Oil Dipstick L. Clutch Fluid Reservoir E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick M.

  • Page 34: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm (at normal operating temperature) and the vehicle must be on level ground. Checking Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil at least five minutes It’s a good idea to check your engine oil level every to drain back into the oil pan.

  • Page 35: When To Add Engine Oil

    When to Add Engine Oil The engine oil fill cap is located near the center of If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to the engine compartment. add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the See Engine Compartment right kind.

  • Page 36: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use

    CI-4 or CH-4 for the DURAMAX™ diesel engine. Failure to use the recommended oils can ® GM Goodwrench oil of the recommended viscosity result in engine damage not covered by your grades meets all the requirements for your vehicle.

  • Page 37: Engine Oil Additives

    Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.

  • Page 38: What To Do With Used Oil

    If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must What to Do with Used Oil change your oil at 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since your Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.

  • Page 39: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect When the restriction indicator turns black, or is in the The air cleaner/filter red/orange “change” zone, replace the filter and assembly has an air reset the restriction indicator, if equipped. cleaner/filter restriction To inspect and replace the filter and reset the restriction indicator, if equipped, that indicator, if equipped, do the following: lets you know when the...
  • Page 40 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires.

  • Page 41: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
  • Page 42 Checking the Fluid Level Cold Check Procedure Prepare your vehicle as follows: The purpose of the cold check is to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine a hot check can be made.

  • Page 43: How To Add Fluid

    Hot Check Procedure fluid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmission breather to be sure it is clean and The fluid must be hot to ensure an accurate check. The unclogged. If readings are still inconsistent, contact fluid level rises as temperature increases. your dealer.

  • Page 44: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C) • ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C) to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add...

  • Page 45: What To Use

    What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage warranty.

  • Page 46: Checking Coolant

    Checking Coolant CAUTION: The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the passenger’s side of the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam vehicle. See Engine and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you Compartment Overview on badly.

  • Page 47: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap

    Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL The surge tank pressure coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the cap must be tightly engine is cool. If the surge tank is empty, see Engine installed.

  • Page 48: Engine Overheating

    Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will find a coolant temperature gage on the instrument cluster. In addition, the Driver Information Center (DIC) has the following warnings that may Steam from an overheated engine can burn appear: LOW COOLANT LEVEL and ENGINE you badly, even if you just open the hood.

  • Page 49: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

    If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Engine 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in neutral while An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, stopped.

  • Page 50: Cooling System

    Cooling System If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: The coolant level should be at or above the FULL...
  • Page 51 If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle CAUTION: speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down. If it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
  • Page 52 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank Notice: The diesel engine has a specific coolant fill CAUTION: procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
  • Page 53 CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
  • Page 54 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops.
  • Page 55 6. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 7. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start mixture, to slightly above the fill mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.

  • Page 56: Capacities And Specifications

    Capacities and Specifications Specification Charts Engine Specification Engine VIN Code Type 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel Capacities Capacities Application English Metric Cooling System 22.0 quarts 21.0L Automatic Transmission 21.0L 22.0 quarts Manual Transmission Engine Oil With Filter 10.0 quarts 9.5L 6.6L V8...

  • Page 57: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts* Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. ® ACDelco Part GM Part Number Part Number Oil Filter 88917036 PF2232 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25332443 A1618C Fuel Filter 97256734 —...
  • Page 58 NOTES 5-40...
  • Page 59 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-16 Introduction ...........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-19 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6-19 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-19 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Fuel System Inspection ........6-19 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Engine Cooling System Inspection ....6-19...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Schedule

    fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan working condition. Any damage caused by failure supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your...

  • Page 61: How This Section Is Organized

    GM dealer’s service department do “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists these jobs. some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.

  • Page 62: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

    When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service Services people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in In this part are scheduled maintenance services which Part D.

  • Page 63: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles California Air Resources Board has determined that the (160 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify (160 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of the emissions warranty or limit recall liability prior to the this vehicle.
  • Page 64 Scheduled Maintenance If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM change your oil at 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since your Oil Life System (or every 10,000 miles, 16 000 km, last oil change.
  • Page 65 7,500 Miles (12 000 km) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in your owner’s manual for proper rotation pattern Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as and additional information. See “Tires” in your needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle owner’s manual.
  • Page 66 20,000 Miles (32 000 km) 25,000 Miles (41 500 km) ® Check Oil Life System. When engine oil and filter are Allison Transmission Only: Change automatic changed, reset the system. See Engine Oil on transmission fluid and filters if the vehicle is mainly page 5-16.
  • Page 67 30,000 Miles (48 000 km) tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as necessary.This is a Noise Inspect engine air cleaner filter change indicator. If Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in sold in the United States.
  • Page 68 45,000 Miles (72 000 km) If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect hoses and ducts for proper Inspect engine air cleaner filter change indicator. If hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in Be sure the valve works properly.
  • Page 69 60,000 Miles (96 000 km) housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or replace Inspect engine air cleaner filter change indicator. If damaged parts as necessary.This is a Noise necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in Emission Control Service.
  • Page 70 70,000 Miles (112 000 km) housing is properly seated and the cover fits tightly. Tighten connections and fasteners or replace Check Oil Life System. When engine oil and filter are damaged parts as necessary.This is a Noise changed, reset the system. See Engine Oil on Emission Control Service.
  • Page 71 80,000 Miles (128 000 km) Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals Check Oil Life System. When engine oil and filter are for leaking. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and changed, reset the system.

  • Page 72: Engine Oil Level Check

    Replace fuel filter. See Diesel Engine Fuel on Part B: Owner Checks and Services page 5-2. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to 97,500 Miles (156 000 km) help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle.

  • Page 73: Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check

    Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check At Least Twice a Year Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield Restraint System Check washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in your owner’s manual Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your for further details.

  • Page 74: Spare Tire Check

    Spare Tire Check Automatic Transmission Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check of Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-23. A fluid loss the correct tire inflation pressure, make sure that may indicate a problem.

  • Page 75: Starter Switch Check

    Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the moves, you or others could be injured. vehicle could move suddenly.

  • Page 76: Underbody Flushing Service

    Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from CAUTION:...

  • Page 77: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

    Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).

  • Page 78: Transfer Case And Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection

    Transfer Case and Front Axle Part D: Recommended Fluids and (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection Lubricants Every 12 months or at engine oil change intervals, Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant number or specification may be obtained from your when necessary.
  • Page 79 ® Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or Manual TranSynd™ Synthetic Transmission Washer Solvent equivalent. Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378515, (6-Speed) in Canada 88900701). Hydraulic Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ® Clutch System (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic (5–Speed...
  • Page 80 Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Axle Lubricant Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Rear Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). Canada 10953455) or equivalent Body Door meeting GM Specification 9986115.

  • Page 81: Part E: Maintenance Record

    Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Maintenance Record...
  • Page 82 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-24...
  • Page 83 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-25...
  • Page 84 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance Record Date Serviced By Reading 6-26...
  • Page 85 Automatic Transmission ........2-2 Diesel Automatic Transmission Check ......6-16 Engine Fuel ..........5-2 Automatic Transmission Fluid ......5-23 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-13 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Filling Your Tank .......... 5-12 System Check ..........6-17 Fuel Requirements and Fuel System ....
  • Page 86 Engine Coolant Level Check ......6-14 Engine Oil Additives ........5-19 Gage Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Fuel ............3-6 Maintenance ..........6-6 Oil Pressure ..........3-5 Engine Oil Level Check ........6-14 Engine Specification ........5-38 Exhaust System Inspection ....... 6-19 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ..........
  • Page 87 Inspection (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Installation Instructions ........2-7 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-2 Lubricants ..........6-20 Part E - Maintenance Record ......6-23 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-5 Using Your ........... 6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Key Lock Cylinders Service ......
  • Page 88 Starting Your Engine ......... 2-2 When to Change Engine Oil Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6-19 (GM Oil Life System) ........5-19 Surge Tank Pressure Cap, Coolant ....5-29 When to Check and Change ......5-23 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ....6-15 Winter Cover ...........

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