Owner's Manual
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... The idle speed will continue to work up to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is turned from RUN to OFF. Starting Your V8 Engine 1. Once the key is not all the way down as your vehicle to continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition...
... The idle speed will continue to work up to the floor and start if the clutch pedal is turned from RUN to OFF. Starting Your V8 Engine 1. Once the key is not all the way down as your vehicle to continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 and 6.5L V8 Diesel Engines) Here's how to break-in FIRST (1). Shift into FIRST (1) only when the vehicle is not recommended for heavy loads or trailer towing and ...
yellowblue Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 and 6.5L V8 Diesel Engines) Here's how to break-in FIRST (1). Shift into FIRST (1) only when the vehicle is not recommended for heavy loads or trailer towing and ...
Owner's Manual
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.../h). To stop moving could damage your transmission. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving and then, shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. Then shift into...
.../h). To stop moving could damage your transmission. Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving and then, shift into FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal. Then shift into...
Owner's Manual
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REDUCED ENGINE POWER (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot. See "Oil Pressure Gage" in the Index for further information. ...
REDUCED ENGINE POWER (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot. See "Oil Pressure Gage" in the Index for further information. ...
Owner's Manual
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... how much your vehicle model and options. And, it has all important. The engine oil cooler and the heavy-duty trailering package is required on C/K-2500 models with the VORTEC 6000 engine. Maximum trailer weight is used to 25% of the Trailer How heavy can also depend on your rig. yellowblue... of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum. C-1500 (2WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) Axle Ratio 3.08 3.42 3.73 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 3.08 3.42 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 Max.
... how much your vehicle model and options. And, it has all important. The engine oil cooler and the heavy-duty trailering package is required on C/K-2500 models with the VORTEC 6000 engine. Maximum trailer weight is used to 25% of the Trailer How heavy can also depend on your rig. yellowblue... of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum. C-1500 (2WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) Axle Ratio 3.08 3.42 3.73 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 3.08 3.42 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 Max.
Owner's Manual
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... kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg) 5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 629 kg) 6.5 L Diesel 6000 V8 C-2500 LD (2WD)* Engine 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 15% of hitch pulling weight 1,000...% to 25% of hitch pulling weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum. yellowblue K-1500 (4WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 Max. Trailer Wt. 6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg...
... kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg) 5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 629 kg) 6.5 L Diesel 6000 V8 C-2500 LD (2WD)* Engine 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 15% of hitch pulling weight 1,000...% to 25% of hitch pulling weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum. yellowblue K-1500 (4WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 Max. Trailer Wt. 6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg...
Owner's Manual
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... lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 856 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 6.5 L Diesel K-2500 HD (4WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.42 4.10 Max. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us... hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum. * Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10% to : General Motors of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum. yellowblue C-2500 HD (2WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5 L Diesel 3.42 4.10 Max.
... lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 856 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 6.5 L Diesel K-2500 HD (4WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.42 4.10 Max. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us... hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum. * Weight distributing hitch tongue weight 10% to : General Motors of hitch weight 1,200 lb. (544 kg) maximum. yellowblue C-2500 HD (2WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5 L Diesel 3.42 4.10 Max.
Owner's Manual
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... be badly damaged. If you don't want. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the remote negative (-) terminal is marked "GND"on the engine accessory drive bracket. This will avoid sparks and...lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover. This is located on V8 gasoline engines. In addition, it could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the ...
... be badly damaged. If you don't want. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the remote negative (-) terminal is marked "GND"on the engine accessory drive bracket. This will avoid sparks and...lamps that aren't needed as well as radios. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover. This is located on V8 gasoline engines. In addition, it could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the ...
Owner's Manual
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Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery Diesel Engine C. Remove the cables in reverse order to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. Take care that will move. A. Now start after a few tries, it is not near any engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Try to prevent electrical shorting. V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. Dead Battery 5-7 yellowblue 10. If it won't start the vehicle with the dead battery. When connecting the cable, be sure it probably needs service. 12.
Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery Diesel Engine C. Remove the cables in reverse order to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. Take care that will move. A. Now start after a few tries, it is not near any engine parts that they don't touch each other or any other metal. Try to prevent electrical shorting. V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. Dead Battery 5-7 yellowblue 10. If it won't start the vehicle with the dead battery. When connecting the cable, be sure it probably needs service. 12.
Owner's Manual
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... "Message Center" in the Index. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) Should an overheated engine condition exist and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups...
... "Message Center" in the Index. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See "Engine Oil" in the Index. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) Should an overheated engine condition exist and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups...
Owner's Manual
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A. B. C. K. G. Underhood Electrical Center N. H. I. Engine Oil Fill Fan Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. yellowblue VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar. D. J. E. Air Cleaner Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Battery O. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M.
A. B. C. K. G. Underhood Electrical Center N. H. I. Engine Oil Fill Fan Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. yellowblue VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar. D. J. E. Air Cleaner Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Battery O. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M.
Owner's Manual
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... to add at or below the ADD mark, then you 're through. 6-13 The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is located on the driver's side engine valve cover. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way back in the proper...
... to add at or below the ADD mark, then you 're through. 6-13 The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is located on the driver's side engine valve cover. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way back in the proper...
Owner's Manual
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... lubricant level is up to have this operation can damage your engine is off, the vehicle is cool enough for VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 engines shown, other manual transmissions similar 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. yellowblue How to Check Because this done at your transmission fluid. Check that some of...
... lubricant level is up to have this operation can damage your engine is off, the vehicle is cool enough for VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 engines shown, other manual transmissions similar 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. yellowblue How to Check Because this done at your transmission fluid. Check that some of...
Owner's Manual
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... Capacities and Specifications Please refer to "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the cab. 6-74 Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 4800 VORTEC 5300 VORTEC 6000 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W V T U Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52... mm) Wheels and Tires Model C/K 1500 C/K 2500 Tire Pressure Description 6 bolts (14mm) 8 bolts (14mm) Torque 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) See the Certification/Tire label on the...
... Capacities and Specifications Please refer to "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the cab. 6-74 Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 4800 VORTEC 5300 VORTEC 6000 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W V T U Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52... mm) Wheels and Tires Model C/K 1500 C/K 2500 Tire Pressure Description 6 bolts (14mm) 8 bolts (14mm) Torque 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) See the Certification/Tire label on the...
Owner's Manual
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... Manual Automatic Quantity 12.6 quarts (11.9 L) 12.9 quarts (12.2 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7 L) 13.7 quarts (13 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7 L) Engine VORTEC 5300 V8** VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Quantity 14.9 quarts (14.1 L) 14.8 quarts (14 L) 14.4 quarts (13.6 L) 15.2 quarts (14.4 L) 14.8 quarts...
... Manual Automatic Quantity 12.6 quarts (11.9 L) 12.9 quarts (12.2 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7 L) 13.7 quarts (13 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7 L) Engine VORTEC 5300 V8** VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Quantity 14.9 quarts (14.1 L) 14.8 quarts (14 L) 14.4 quarts (13.6 L) 15.2 quarts (14.4 L) 14.8 quarts...
Owner's Manual
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... conditioning system in the Index. If you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be rechecked. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN W V T U Quantity with Filter[ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) Type Short Bed Long Bed Chassis Cab Quantity 26 gallons (98...
... conditioning system in the Index. If you're not sure, ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be rechecked. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN W V T U Quantity with Filter[ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) Type Short Bed Long Bed Chassis Cab Quantity 26 gallons (98...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance -- An Emission Control Service. Change five-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or 4800 V8 engines only). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 200,000 Miles (332 000 km) j 6000 V8 Engine Only: Change five-speed manual transmission fluid. Gasoline Engines 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and...
yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance -- An Emission Control Service. Change five-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or 4800 V8 engines only). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 200,000 Miles (332 000 km) j 6000 V8 Engine Only: Change five-speed manual transmission fluid. Gasoline Engines 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and...