Owner's Manual
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... to about 265_F (130_C). At approximately 265_F (130_C), the message center will display a TRANS FLUID HOT message and the transmission will read 210_F (100_C) or less. During a majority of the transmission fluid. When your ignition is from 100_F (38_C) to fluctuate and approach the 250_F (122_C) mark...protection mode, you will return to do. It also provides an indicator of this manual shows what to normal shifting patterns when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260_F (127_C). 2-78 If the gage reaches the 260_F (125_C) mark, it is working beyond its capacity....
... to about 265_F (130_C). At approximately 265_F (130_C), the message center will display a TRANS FLUID HOT message and the transmission will read 210_F (100_C) or less. During a majority of the transmission fluid. When your ignition is from 100_F (38_C) to fluctuate and approach the 250_F (122_C) mark...protection mode, you will return to do. It also provides an indicator of this manual shows what to normal shifting patterns when the transmission fluid temperature falls below 260_F (127_C). 2-78 If the gage reaches the 260_F (125_C) mark, it is working beyond its capacity....
Owner's Manual
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... temperatures may not be to do so. NOTICE: If you keep driving your warranty. If the transmission is safe to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275_F (135_C) or greater, the message center will display a TRANS HOT...IDLE ENG warning message. yellowblue See "Message Center" in the...
... temperatures may not be to do so. NOTICE: If you keep driving your warranty. If the transmission is safe to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275_F (135_C) or greater, the message center will display a TRANS HOT...IDLE ENG warning message. yellowblue See "Message Center" in the...
Owner's Manual
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... repairs that may be covered under your vehicle with the transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message displayed, you can cause the transmission to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures: D D D D D D Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to normal.
... repairs that may be covered under your vehicle with the transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message displayed, you can cause the transmission to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures: D D D D D D Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to normal.
Owner's Manual
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... until the message center no longer displays a message. D D D D D D Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to do so. NOTICE: If you have a transmission over-temperature display contained in the Index. If this warning message is displayed, pull the vehicle off after 10...
... until the message center no longer displays a message. D D D D D D Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to do so. NOTICE: If you have a transmission over-temperature display contained in the Index. If this warning message is displayed, pull the vehicle off after 10...
Owner's Manual
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... that they wouldn't work well. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the slowing down. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you don't shift down, your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. They could get so hot that warn of slowing down. Shift down... of the road. thing to a lower gear when you go downhill. You could crash. Shift to know is dangerous. yellowblue D Keep your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
... that they wouldn't work well. Don't swing wide or cut across the center of the slowing down. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you don't shift down, your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. They could get so hot that warn of slowing down. Shift down... of the road. thing to a lower gear when you go downhill. You could crash. Shift to know is dangerous. yellowblue D Keep your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission.
Owner's Manual
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Be sure to replace the fuse when you want to OFF. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for the towing equipment. To prevent your vehicle, turn the ignition to ...for use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is to be towed with all four wheels on...destination. Be sure to axle yoke orientation should be placed on the ground. Also, check the transmission fluid level before driving the truck. 4-46
Be sure to replace the fuse when you want to OFF. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for the towing equipment. To prevent your vehicle, turn the ignition to ...for use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational vehicle towing. Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is to be towed with all four wheels on...destination. Be sure to axle yoke orientation should be placed on the ground. Also, check the transmission fluid level before driving the truck. 4-46
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle won't move suddenly. D Shift into a gear; Your vehicle can roll. and D Release the parking brake. 2. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are tight...
... vehicle won't move suddenly. D Shift into a gear; Your vehicle can roll. and D Release the parking brake. 2. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Check periodically to see that are especially important in trailer operation are tight...
Owner's Manual
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... Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-33 6-34 6-38 6-38 6-44 6-45 6-53 6-54 6-57 6-61 ...6-62 6-63 6-71 6-72 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...
... Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Engine Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid 6-33 6-34 6-38 6-38 6-44 6-45 6-53 6-54 6-57 6-61 ...6-62 6-63 6-71 6-72 Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...
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B. Fan Engine Oil Fill Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. G. I. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M. J. E. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 yellowblue VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine When you lift up the hood you'll see: A. C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. K. Battery O. D. H. Underhood Electrical Center N.
B. Fan Engine Oil Fill Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. G. I. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M. J. E. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 yellowblue VORTEC 4300 V6 Engine When you lift up the hood you'll see: A. C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. K. Battery O. D. H. Underhood Electrical Center N.
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your vehicle does not have a panel under the center...in the replacement filter package. If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: 3. If your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is mainly driven under any instructions that may be included in the Index. D In heavy city...90_F (32_C) or higher. D When doing frequent trailer towing. D In hilly or mountainous terrain. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is changed.
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your vehicle does not have a panel under the center...in the replacement filter package. If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: 3. If your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is mainly driven under any instructions that may be included in the Index. D In heavy city...90_F (32_C) or higher. D When doing frequent trailer towing. D In hilly or mountainous terrain. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is changed.
Owner's Manual
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... 180_F to 200_F (82_C to 93_C). At high speed for 10 minutes. NOTICE: Too much can damage your transmission fluid. Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. If it yourself,.... yellowblue How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: D D D D When outside temperatures are above 50_F (10_C). To get an accurate reading if you do it...
... 180_F to 200_F (82_C to 93_C). At high speed for 10 minutes. NOTICE: Too much can damage your transmission fluid. Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the fluid could get a false reading on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. If it yourself,.... yellowblue How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: D D D D When outside temperatures are above 50_F (10_C). To get an accurate reading if you do it...
Owner's Manual
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...follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: D Park your vehicle as a reference. The red transmission dipstick handle is located at the rear of the fluid level. D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever D With your foot on the passenger's side. ...Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 1. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle on a level place. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you may have to idle the engine longer. yellowblue Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been ...
...follows: Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: D Park your vehicle as a reference. The red transmission dipstick handle is located at the rear of the fluid level. D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever D With your foot on the passenger's side. ...Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 1. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle on a level place. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you may have to idle the engine longer. yellowblue Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the dipstick, and read the lower level. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in place. 6-22 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as described under "How to Check." D When the correct fluid level is made especially for a hot check. then flip ...the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a cold check or in all the way; Check both sides of transmission fluid to lock the dipstick in the Index. NOTICE: We recommend you use . If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in place. D After adding...
...of the dipstick, and read the lower level. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in place. 6-22 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as described under "How to Check." D When the correct fluid level is made especially for a hot check. then flip ...the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a cold check or in all the way; Check both sides of transmission fluid to lock the dipstick in the Index. NOTICE: We recommend you use . If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in place. D After adding...
Owner's Manual
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... to Check A good time to get a false reading. 6-23 Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the fluid could get an accurate reading if you to change your transmission fluid. If you do it checked is when the engine oil is changed. Be sure to have this done at ...your transmission. NOTICE: Too much can damage your GM dealership service department. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the ...
... to Check A good time to get a false reading. 6-23 Too much or too little fluid can mean that some of the fluid could get an accurate reading if you to change your transmission fluid. If you do it checked is when the engine oil is changed. Be sure to have this done at ...your transmission. NOTICE: Too much can damage your GM dealership service department. Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the ...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) j Lubricate ...chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in the Index for leaking. If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city...
yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) j Lubricate ...chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in the Index for leaking. If you do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city...
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j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches ... Maintenance 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in the Index for leaking. j Rotate tires. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See...
j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches ... Maintenance 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) j Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) j Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid as found in the Index for leaking. j Rotate tires. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See...
Owner's Manual
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... condenser, pressure cap and neck. SERVICED BY: 200,000 Miles (332 000 km) j 6000 V8 Engine Only: Change five-speed manual transmission fluid. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-17 See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) ...valve. Change five-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or 4800 V8 engines only). yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance j If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed...
... condenser, pressure cap and neck. SERVICED BY: 200,000 Miles (332 000 km) j 6000 V8 Engine Only: Change five-speed manual transmission fluid. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-17 See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for what to use. Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) ...valve. Change five-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or 4800 V8 engines only). yellowblue Scheduled Maintenance j If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed...
Owner's Manual
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...Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in this system could indicate a problem. See "Manual Transmission Fluid" in the Index. A fluid leak is the only reason for leaks. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges, hood latch ...and folding seat hardware. Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in the Index. yellowblue Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed . Check the system and repair if needed . See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the clutch reservoir. ...
...Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in this system could indicate a problem. See "Manual Transmission Fluid" in the Index. A fluid leak is the only reason for leaks. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges, hood latch ...and folding seat hardware. Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; See "Hydraulic Clutch Fluid" in the Index. yellowblue Manual Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed . Check the system and repair if needed . See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" in the clutch reservoir. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Index. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transmission (5-Speed with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol... preferred viscosity for your dealer. GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12346190 - 1 qt.) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 Gear Oil. USAGE Engine Oil...
...the Index. 50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transmission (5-Speed with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol... preferred viscosity for your dealer. GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12346190 - 1 qt.) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 Gear Oil. USAGE Engine Oil...
Owner's Manual
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... GM 9985830. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Transmission (GM Part No. 12345349 (5-Speed without or equivalent). Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel...
... GM 9985830. Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Transmission (GM Part No. 12345349 (5-Speed without or equivalent). Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel...