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How To Add Or Change Transmission Fluid In 96 Chevy Tshoe
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Owner's Manual - Page 212
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... your Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) may not be properly visible from behind. Each of your vehicle, between the frame rails. Things that are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. An electrical connector will need to be damaged.
For additional trailer wiring and...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
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... driven under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000...if the vehicle is off,a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. I
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to cleaner not only cleans the air, it off, and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 272
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...you do it 's colder than 50°F ( lO"C), drive the vehicle in hot weather. Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above50...200°F (82°C to 93°C). Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have ...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
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... for three minutes or more with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
A cold check is used only as a reference. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you a more .
With your vehicle on...with the engine off the engine, follow Lhese steps:
Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold
Park your foot on a level place. This will give you must perform a hot ...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
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... "How to Check." dipstick backin all the way; Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as 4. We recommend you use . level. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as a reference.) .If the fluid level is low, add only enough proper of the fluid to bring the level upthe HOT area for a hot...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
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Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to use. Rear Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to add some lubricant.
How to four-wheel-drive vehicles. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section also apply to Check Lubricant
Four...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
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...How to Check Lubricant
Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to checkthe lubricant and when to check the lubricant. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. See "Periodic Maintenance ...Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change it. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to...
Owner's Manual - Page 282
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... is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to fluid unless you suspect there is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. A fluid loss in the Index. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 284
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.... The other reason is that sooner later your linings are worn, then you should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done onthe brake hydraulic system.
- Add brake on the engine.
goes back up. Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is hot enough. So, it is, you 'll...
Owner's Manual - Page 333
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Clieck fluid level and add fluid as needed at first engine oil change . Footnotes
The U.S. Drain fluid and refill at every oil change .
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed ...in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
steering linkage, transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage, parking ...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
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...;
see footnote #
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed . Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.** 0Rotate tires. ... for proper caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs fist). I
Short Trip/City ...
Owner's Manual - Page 341
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... add level fluid as needed .
Gasoline Engines I
ACTUALMILEAGE
7-14
3
SERVICED B Y Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. ** 0Rotate tires. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for proper caliper service procedures. I
DATE
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39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Refer to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 355
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...towing.
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these conditions:
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- DATE MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICED
BY:
7-28 I
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines I f you do not require changing.
0Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation
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(Pcv)valve.
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100,SOO Miles'(166 000 km) (Continued)
0Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under .any of these conditions, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 356
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... and add fluid as needed at every engine oil change . Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change . Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be required for heavy-duty or off-road use.
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steering linkage, transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 359
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... add I is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Adjust or replace as needed. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
7-32
I and fluid as required. see footnote ##
(or every 12 months, whicheveroccurs first). Gasoline Engines
30,000 Miles (50000 km)
I7 Change engine oiland filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first). Check...
Owner's Manual - Page 361
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... frequent trailer towing. - This is mainly driven under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not use your engine has a thermostatically
controlled cooling fan, inspect all...50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is a Noise
Emission Control Service. I f you do not require changing. Be sure the valve works properly. Gasoline Engines...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
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...know when the air cleaner filter is changed . Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level;
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator...changed . Also look for more information.
A fluid loss may be injured. Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all your oil is dirty and needs to use.
Check the system and repair if needed . Follow the steps below. add...
Owner's Manual - Page 375
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...1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of the proper viscosity. Power Steering System
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GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt., 1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
Automatic Transmission
7-48 ~
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...
Owner's Manual - Page 376
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... Wheel Bearings
Differential, Front and Rear Axle
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Transfer Case
7-49 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. DEXRON@-I11Automatic Transmission Fluid. USAGE
Windshield Washer Solvent Propeller Shaft SplineLJniversal Joint and Propeller Shaft Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent...
Owner's Manual - Page 399
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... Harness ...4-53 6-23 Transfer Case ...2-19 Transfer Case, Electronic ...2-17 Transfer Case, Manual ...6-18 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...2-4 Transmitters, Keyless Entry ...8-6 Transportation,Courtesy ...2-57 Trip Odometer .I ...8-3 TTYUsers ...Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ...2-29 Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer ...4-51 Underbody Maintenance ...Underhood Fusemelay Center ...ReelLamp...
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