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How To Check Transmission Fluid On A 96 Gmc Sonoma
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... you whatto do if you how to contact GMC Truck for assistance and how to get service ...fluids and lubricants use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Index ...Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. YourDrivingandtheRoad to Here you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-8. It also explains the "SIR" system. The 1996 GMC Sonoma...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
...As you go downhill. Check all the work hard on mountain roads.
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Know how to a lower gear. These parts can climb thehill better. Stay in your engine and transmission, and you go down ...Your brakes will have your engine running and your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. They could be alert. You could crash. A CAUTION:
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Owner's Manual - Page 184
... (Light Gage):Auxiliary stoplamp. Store the harness in the instrument panel fuse block and no connector. Let up on a Hill
1. Check periodically to see thatall hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, cooling system belt, and brake adjustment. The technician can use the following color code...
Owner's Manual - Page 223
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6-1 Genuine GM parts have one of your vehicle best and wants you to its appearance care. This section begins with it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels.
Owner's Manual - Page 238
... is changed. In hilly or mountainous terrain. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in taxi, police or delivery service.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid. If you do not require changing.
While pulling a trailer.
At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic...
Owner's Manual - Page 239
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Let the engine run at idle for 10 minutes.
Then follow the hot check procedures. Checking the FluidHot or Cold
Park your foot on a level place. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P).
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Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
A cold check is used only as a reference.Let the engine run at idle for about 15 miles (24 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
...n the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in your transmission. Damage caused by your automatic transmission.
Too much can damage your manual transmission doesn't require changing. However, the fluid in all the instructions...
Owner's Manual - Page 242
...'s how to rest your engine is off, the vehicle is parked on the transmission case. Add fluid at the filler plug hole.
Check the fluid level only when your fingers on a level place and the transmission is normal. Check that the lubricant level is good, install the plug and be sure it isfully seated.
Hydraulic Clutch...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index.
6-21 See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. When to Check and Whatto Use
How to Check
The proper fluid should check the fluid level in the reservoir.
See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to change it 's in place...
Owner's Manual - Page 254
... the windows on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels are above MTN. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it.
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You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. What to see if there is done on the brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 290
... the same. Rear 4.0 pints (1.9 L)
See "Loading Your Vehicle" in your GM dealer.
4.3L
Automatic Transmission Capacity* WPe Quantity (Drain and Refill) 4L60E 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
*After refill, the level must be sure... vehicle needs refrigerant, be checked.
6-68 Differential Fluid Wheels and Tires Wheel Nut Torque ...- ...95 lb-ft (1 30 N-m) Quantity Axle Tire Pressure ...See...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
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DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED B Y
7-18 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. these conditions: - Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. When doing frequent trailer towing. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - I
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Owner's Manual - Page 321
...Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.**
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ACTUALMILEAGE
ISERVICED B Y I
7-29 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
0Change engineoil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzissiorz Control Service.
96... occurs first). 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . Check constant velocity joints and axle seals...
Owner's Manual - Page 323
... doing frequent trailer towing. - I
ACTUAL MILEAGE
ISERVICED
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7-31
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. -
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
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CrankcaseVentilation
(PCV) valve. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. An Emission Control Service. I
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Owner's Manual - Page 330
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DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED B Y
7-38 In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F.... -
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under m y o f these conditions: -...
Owner's Manual - Page 338
... Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve.
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 O F (32°C) or higher. - I 66 000 km) (Continued)
c] Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditiom, thecfluid d f i l t e r do n.ot m m p i r e changing. When doing frequent trailer towing. - Long...
Owner's Manual - Page 345
...@DEX-COOL or Havoline@DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent). DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your vehicle's engine, see...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
... Clutch Fork Joint
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Owner's Manual - Page 361
Cleaning ...6-58 Antenna.
Audio Systems ...Automatic Overdrive ...2-16 Automatic Transmission Check ...7-48 Fluid ...6- 16.6-68 Park Mechanism Check ...7-50 Shifting ...2-14 Axle Front ...6-23 Rear ...2-19. 6-21 6-34 Battery ...ChargeLight ...2-54 Jump Starting ...5-2 Replacement. Parking ...2-25 Brake System Wdrning Light ...2-55
2-45 2-46 3-5
9- 1 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
...Replacement ...Windows ...2-31 Express-Down ...2-32 Sliding Rear ...2-33 Swing-Out ...2-32 Windshield Washer ...2-36 Fluid ...6-29 FluidLevel Check ...7-47 WindshieldWiper ...2-35 Blade Replacement ...6-42. 6-67 Fuses ...6-62 Winter Driving ...4-37 Wiring Headlamp ...6-... Case ...2-20, 6-22 2-23 Electronic ...Manual ...2-20 Transmission Fluid Automatic ...6- 16, 6-68 Manual ...6-19 Transmitters.
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