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How To Check Transmission Fluid 93 Sonoma
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...,Michigan @Copyright 7992 General Motors Corporation, GMC Truck Division. In some vehicles,therecanbeinformationmanualsfrom othermanufacturerslikebodybuildersorspecialequipmentcompanies. INTRODUCTION
1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual
Welcome
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... what to drive under different conditions. You can use . Section
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This section tells you how to use your audio system.
This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to do if you how to adjust the...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
... lubricantlevels . Thereis also technicalinformationaboutyour vehicle. Service ...Checking Things Under the Hood 6-3 6-7 6-9 6-14 6-16 6-19 6-21 6-22 6-23 6-27 6-28 6-29
6-30
Fuel ...6-4
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and then it showshow to its appearance care. Engine Oil ...Air Cleaner ...Automatic Transmission Fluid ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Rear Axle
Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20
... This part begins withservice...
Owner's Manual - Page 264
...: Whenoutsidetemperaturesareabove
At high speedforquite
90°F (32°C).
A hotcheckmustfollowwhen added during a cold check.
6-1 6 To check transmission fluid cold: A cold checkismadeafterthevehicle has been sitting for eight hours ormorewith the engine off and is mayhave to 93°C). In heavytraffic-especially While pulling a trailer. could
Waitatleast 30 minutes before...
Owner's Manual - Page 266
... way. doesn'ttakemuchfluid,generallylessthanapint.Don'toverfill.
How To Add Fluid: Refer to theMaintenanceScheduletodeterminewhatkind of transmission fluidto use.See "RecommendedFluids and Lubricants" in all the
If youhaveaflip-tophandle,flipthehandledown to the COLD area for a cold checkor the HOT area for a hot check. Flipthehandledown if youhaveaflip-tophandle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 267
... is changed.However, thefluid in thenextsteps.
6-1 9 Ifyou do ityourself,besure getafalsereading. Checkthatthelubricantlevel is up to thebottom of the fluid could come out and fall on hot exhaust parts, startingafire. How to Check: Becausethisoperation can damage yourtransmission. Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check: A good time to have this doneata GM dealershipServiceDepartment.
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...See "OwnerChecks and Services"and"RecommendedFluidsand Lubricants" in placeinthereservoir.Seetheinstructionsonthe reservoir cap. levelup to Check: Theproper fluid shouldbeadded if the level doesnotreachthebottom thediaphragmwhenit's in the Index. How to thebottomofthefiller 3. Add fluid at thefiller plug hole. Installtheplug.Besure
it is normal. A slightamountofplay [I14 (6 mm)-1/2 inch (13...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
When the enginecompartment is hot, the level should be atthe HOT mark.
Power Steering Fluid
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the capandwipe the dipstickwith a cleanrag.Replace the cap andcompletely tighten it.Thenremove the capagainandlookatthe fluid level on the dipstick. the level shouldbeat the FULL
What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual - Page 278
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DOT 5 silicone brake fluid can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll have to be careful not to havereallygood ... thereisaleak.
MIN. orfumes,thecausesshouldbefoundandcorrectedatonce.
6-30
FIuid Leak Check
Afterthevehiclehas been parkedforawhile,inspectthesurfaceunderthe vehicleforwater, oil, fuel orotherfluids....
Owner's Manual - Page 317
... I ...7-5 Maintenance Schedule II ...7-7 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-8 Owner Checks and Services...7-11 At Least Once a Month ...7-11 At Least Once a Year ...7-11 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-13 Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ...7-14 Maintenance Record ...7-16 Service Station Checks ...7-17
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This section covers the maintenance required for your GM...
Owner's Manual - Page 326
... tires for unevenwearordamage.Ifirregularorprematurewear is changed, inspect the linesandhosesforproperhookup,binding,leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.Check the parkingbrakeadjustment,andthe fluid level in these systemsmayindicateaproblem.Havethem and repaired atonce. inspected
7-1 0 TIREAND WHEEL ROTATIONANDINSPECTION -For properwear andmaximumtirelife,rotatetiresatthefirst 6,000 miles (10 000...
Owner's Manual - Page 327
.... Onmanual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in P (Park)or N (Neutral). At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressurecheck -Check the tires forproper inflation.
Onautomatic transmission vehicles, ...pusheddownall the way to your vehicle. Wheneverany fluids or lubricants are you doing this section. See "Inflation-Tire Pressure" in this check, the vehicle could be injured. I
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Owner's Manual - Page 329
... vent hoseat transfer caseforkinksand proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be performed at least twice ayear(for leaking. t A fluid loss in the Index. Do notoilany accelerator or cruise control cables. Drive AxleService -Check rearlfront axle fluid level andadd as openseams, holes, loose connections or other qualified service center do these systemsmay indicate a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 333
Checktheengine
oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant leveland add ifnecessary. fluid level and add if necessary.
Service Station Checks
It isimportant for you or a service station attendant to checkthem.
7-1 7 Checkthewindshieldwasher SeetheIndexunder these itemsfor information onhow to performthese under-hood checksateach fuel fill.
Owner's Manual - Page 347
...Equalizer ...3-1 6 Anti-Theft System ...3-23 Compact Disc Care ...3-25 Automatic Transmission ...6 2-1 Fluid...6-16 Axle Front ...6-22 Rear ...6-21 9-1
5 Battery ...
6-31
Belts (See "Safety Belts") BetterBusinessBureau Mediation ...8-3 Blizzard ...4-53 Brakes Adjustment ...4-17 Antilock ...4-14 Fluid ...6-29 Leak Check ...6-30 Master Cylinder ...6-29 Parking...2-21 Pedal Travel ...4-17 Rear Drum...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
... ...6 Brake ...6-29 Capacities ...6-62 Coolant Recovery ...5-11 Front Axle ...6-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...6-20 Leak Check...6-30 Manual Transmission ...9 6-1 Power Steering ...6-27 Radiator...5-13 Rear Axle ...6-21 Recommended Fluids ...7-14 Transfer Case ...6-21 Windshield Washer ...6-28 Fog Lamps ...2-47 Four-wheel Drive ...2-27, 6-21 Transfer Case ...6-21 Front Axle ...6-22 6-4 Fuel ...Filling...
Owner's Manual - Page 350
...L Lights ...2-46 Brake System Warning ...4-16 Bulb Replacement ...6-31 Charging System Light ...2-70
Check Gages Light ...2-71 Dome Lights ...2-50 Fog Lamps...2-47 Front ParkinglTurn Signal ...6-32 Indicator ......6-10 When to Change...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...7-11
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Parking On Hills ...4.48. 4-61 Over Things That Burn ...2-25 Torque (Automatic Lock .2 Transmission) ...2 2 . 4-50
9-4 Mud...
Owner's Manual - Page 351
Safety Chains ...4-59 Your Vehicle (Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols ...0-2 Transmission) ...2-24 Scheduled Maintenance Parking Brake ...2-2 1 Services ...7-3 Passing Other... Radio(See"AudioSystems") Filter Recommendations ...6-66 Recommended Fluids Service Engine Soon Light ...2-68 And Lubricants...7-1 4 Service Station Checks ...7-17 Recovery Hooks ...5-31 Shift Indicator Light ...
Owner's Manual - Page 352
...Towing Your Vehicle ...4-54, 5-7 Traffic Lights ...4-6 Trailer Brakes ...4-59 Wiring Harness ...2-75, 6-60 TraileringPackage ...6-40 Transfer Case ...6-21 Electronic ...2-29 Manual ...2-28 Transmission Automatic ...2-16 Five-Speed Manual...9 2-1 Fluid ...6-16, 6-19 Fluid, To Add ...6-18, 6-20 Four-wheel (See "Four-Wheel Drive") Manual Shift Speeds ...2-20 Shift Light ...2-20 Torque Lock (Automatic...
