Owner Checks And Services; At The First; And 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 And 10 000 Km); At Each Fuel Fill - GMC Sierra 2005 Owner's Manual

Owner Checks and Services

These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench
you with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline
Engine) on page 6-14.

At the First

100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
Check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque,
see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-128.

At Each Fuel Fill

It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
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dealer can assist
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on
page 5-20 for further details.
Notice: It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
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DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-35 for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary.

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation Check
Visually inspect your vehicle's tires and make sure they
are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-70 for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-88.
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