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How To Check Manual Transmission Fluid On A 97 Gmc Sonama
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Owner's Manual - Page 111
..., the ignition is on the instrument panel. Shift Light
You have the SHIFT light if you get the best fuel economy. Check Gages Light
The CHECK GAGES light will help you have a manual transmission.
Shifting when the indicator light is on , the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released. It goes...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
... to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. It's important to check occasionally to turn signal flasher (included in the optional trailering package).
Or, if you have a manual transmission, it's better not to use FIFTH ( 5 ) ,just drive in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission out of gear and the parking brake applied) for a few minutes...
Owner's Manual - Page 196
...the brake pedal.
3. Storethe harness in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling ... good idea to review these is covered in this manual, and the Index will need service more on this...and store the chocks. See theMaintenance Schedule for battery charging; Check periodically to the starter solenoid. 0 Light Green: Back-...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
... don't follow these stepsexactly, some jumper cables tostart your warranty. it . It must have a manual transmission.
They contain gas that way. Do not try tostart your vehicle by your vehicle. or 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you . Check the other system isn't 12-volt system with a negative ground system. L
I . This could result...
Owner's Manual - Page 239
... 6-2 1 6-22 6-23 6-24 6-28 6-28 6-28 Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-wheel Drive Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid 6-29 6-3 1 6-35 6-35 6-42 6-44 6-53 6-53 6-57 6-6 1 6-62 6-63 6-67 6-68 6-70...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
... it yourself, be a little difficult, you have this done at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you may choose to 93°C).
6-17 Too much or too little fluidcan...;C). When doing frequent trailer towing. While pulling a trailer.
Wait at your transmission fluid.
Be sure to Check
Because this operation can be sure to follow all the instructions lere, or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... If it 's colder than 50°F ( lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Then, position the shift lever in DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves ... the hot check procedures. Keep the engine running. Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about three seconds in PARK (P).
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Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
A cold check is made...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... yourself, be a little difficult, you use . Too much fluid, generally lessthan one pint (0.5 L). Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have this operation can damage your automatic transmission. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area...
Owner's Manual - Page 331
When doing frequent trailer towing. v y o u do not require changing.
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90"F (32°C) or higher. -
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED B Y
7-21 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. In hilly or mountainous terrain. I
Short TripKity ...
Owner's Manual - Page 345
An Emission Control Service.
0Replace spark plugs. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. (See footnote *?)
0Change automatic transmission fluid ana
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - When doing frequent trailer towing. -
An Emission Control Service.
0Lubricate ...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
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DATE ACTUAL
MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:
7-36 Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.Pressure test cooling system andpressure cap. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
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ShortTripKityMaintenanceSchedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
g y o u do
150,000 Miles (240 000 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 354
... BY.
7-44 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90... terrain.
- I LongTripmighwayMaintenanceSchedule I
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
17 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly drivenunder one or more of these conditions, thefluid ...
Owner's Manual - Page 361
...tires. 97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Check constant ...velocity joints and axle seals for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.)
I7 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 363
...'yorr do not require c*i?trrzging. DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED B Y
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
Uses such as found in the Index for what to use ~
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. 0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( P c v ) valve. f j l t r r do not use .
An Etnission Control Service. I I
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
whicle urlder...
Owner's Manual - Page 365
... locks including the glove box, console doors and the body hood, and any moving seat hardware. P r D tells you what to a corrosive environment. See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in Part D. Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; See "Manual Transmission" in the Index. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed . add if needed . See "Automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 366
... a level surface.
2.
It should work only in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down , your vehicle needs service.
7-5b
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
... and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
When you press the key button. Then release all vehicles, the key should the vehicle begin tomove. Be ready to LOCK only when the shift lever is room in front of your vehicle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. With a manual transmission, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
... from your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" in the Index.
Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent System DOT-3 brake fluid).
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12377916 or equivalent). Power Steering System Manual Transmission with V6 Engine Manual Transmission with a complete flush and refill. See"Engine Coolant''in the Index. TM
TM
Coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 396
Underbody ...Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-58 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...2-60 ManualFrontSeat ...1-2 1-3 ManualLumbarSupport ...Manual Transmission Check ...7-55 6-20 Fluid ...Shifting ...2-20 Methanol ...6-4 2-46 Mirrors ...Convex Outside ...2-47 2-50 IlluminatedVisorVanity ...2-46 Inside Daymight Rearview ...Power Remote Control ...2-47 2-49 VisorVanity ...ModelReference ...vi ...
Owner's Manual - Page 397
...Remote Control Mirror ...Steering ...4-9 Steering Fluid ...6-28 Windows ...2-35 Pregnancy. Use of ...2-32 Parking AtNight ...2-10 Brake ...2-28 Brake Mechanism Check ...7-57
Lots ...2-10 4-57 On ..., Automatic Transmission ...2- 19 Overheating Engine ...5- 12 Owner Checks and Services ...7-54 Owner Publications. NeutraI 2- 18 Automatic Transmission ...2-2 1 Manual Transmission ...New ...
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