For time and/or mileage intervals of scheduled maintenance items, refer to
Scheduled Maintenance
.
The following text and illustrations describe the details of the required scheduled
maintenance services.
For information on the proper fluids and lubricants to use, refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
For the 4.3L engine oil and filter changing procedure, refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
in Engine Mechanical-4.3L.
For the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engine oil and filter changing procedure, refer
to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
in Engine Mechanical-4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
Gasoline Engine Oil Quality
Notice: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified
for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by the warranty.
The STARBURST symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry the STARBURST symbol.
Diesel Engine Oil Quality
Notice: If you use oils that don't have one of these designations either CH-4
or CG-4, you can cause engine damage which is not covered by the
warranty.
Oils designated as API CH-4 or CG-4 are best. The CH-4 or CG-4 designations
may appear either alone, together or in combination with other API designations,
such as API CH-4/SJ, CG-4/SH or CH-4/CG-4/SJ.
These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality.
Gasoline Engine Oil Viscosity
Notice: Using oils of any viscosity other than those recommended
could result in engine damage. When choosing an oil, consider the range of
temperatures the vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change.
Then, select the recommended oil viscosity.
Important: If your vehicle is operated in an area where the temperature falls below -29°C
(-20°F), consider using a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 0W-30. Both
will provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely
low temperatures.
Engine oil viscosity, thickness has an effect on fuel economy and the cold-weather
operation, engine starting and oil flow. Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better
fuel economy and cold-weather performance. However, higher temperature weather conditions
require higher viscosity engine oils for satisfactory lubrication.
SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, use 10W-30 if the outside temperature
is higher than 18°C (0°F). Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
Diesel Engine Oil Viscosity
Important: As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 15W-40 is best for your vehicle. However,
you can use SAE 10W-30 if it is going to be colder than (0°C) 32°F
before your next oil change. When it is very cold, below (-18°C) 0°F,
you should use SAE 10W-30 to improve cold starting. SAE 30 may be used at temperatures
above freezing, (0°C) 32°F.
These numbers on the oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W-40 or SAE 20W-50.
Chassis Lubrication
Notice: Do not lubricate the parking brake cables. Lubrication destroys the
plastic coating on the cable.
Lubrication Points (Rear-Wheel Drive)